The Old Fashioned got its name maybe a century after its birth.  Better late than never, that's what we say.  This drink was enjoyed far and wide and simply known as 'a cocktail' for decades.  Even Mark Twain called it as much.  Years went on and the options offered to patrons grew in number and complexity... so what then does one call the original cocktail? An 'Old Fashioned,' of course! 

As we celebrate the holidays, let's enjoy cozy cold-weather flavors in our cocktail. In this wintery riff on the classic, we set aside the sugar cubes or simple syrup in favor of Runamok's Organic Cinnamon Vanilla Maple syrup.  If Buddy the Elf drank old fashioneds, we think this would be his go-to. What's your favorite color?

Island Old Fashioned

• 2 oz  Buffalo Trace Bourbon
• 1/2 oz Runamok Cinnamon Vanilla Maple Syrup 
• 2 dashes  Angostura Aromatic Bitters

Build ingredients in a mixing glass.  Stir all ingredients together with ice for approximately 15 seconds.  Strain into rocks glass with a large ice cube. Express and garnish with lemon or orange peel.*

Gift Basket Includes

• Buffalo Trace Bourbon (750ml)
• Runamok Organic Vermont Cinnamon Vanilla Maple Syrup (8.45oz)
• Angostura Bitters (4oz)
  
• Beautiful Presentation
• Assorted chocolates and local snacks
  
• Your personalized gift message
• Detailed cocktail instructions

*Kit does not contain Lemon or Orange garnish