How to Make the New Fashioned

The New Riff New Fashioned takes the familiar Old Fashioned framework and rewires it with the distillery’s house style of bold, high-rye character.

Their bottled-in-bond bourbon brings a firm grain spice and an almost electric oak profile, giving the drink more drive than the classic template. Instead of leaning on a traditional sugar cube, the recipe typically uses a touch of rich demerara syrup, which layers in caramel depth without muting the whiskey’s edges.

Aromatic bitters keep the structure tight, but it’s the addition of orange bitters that sharpens the citrus lift and brightens the finish. The result is a cocktail that feels recognizably rooted in tradition while clearly engineered for modern palates: assertive, aromatic, and slightly more textured than the standard. It’s an Old Fashioned with a bit more swagger—clean lines, amplified flavor, and a finish that refuses to fade.

Here is the recipe

New Fashioned

Susan

The New Riff New Fashioned reimagines the classic Old Fashioned with the distillery’s bold, high-rye bourbon, a touch of demerara syrup, and a blend of aromatic and orange bitters. It’s richer, spicier, and brighter than the traditional version, offering a modern, more assertive take that still respects the original structure.

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Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Course Cocktails

Cuisine American

Servings 1

Calories 179 kcal

Equipment

• Old Fashioned Glass
• Bar Spoon
• Cocktail Jigger
• Large Ice Cube Mold

Ingredients

  

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• 2 oz New Riff Bottled in Bond Bourbon
• ¼ oz Rich Demerara Syrup*
• 3 dashes Angostura Bitters
• 3 dashes Orange Bitters
• orange peel
• ice cube

Instructions

 

• Add the bourbon, simple syrup and bitters to your glass
• Add ice cube
• Stir to chill for at least 10 seconds
• Express orange oils & garnish with the orange peel

Notes

 

*Rich Demerara Syrup

• 24 oz. Demerara Sugar
• 12 oz. Water

In a large pot mix water and demerara sugar together on low heat. Use a spoon to slowly stir as the mixture heats up. Heat through until sugar dissolves, never allowing the mixture to come to boil. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 month. 

 

Here’s a recipe for a larger party: 

• 2 Bottles of New Riff Bottled in Bond Bourbon (750ml)
• 7 oz. water
• 2 tbsp + 1/4 tsp orange bitters
• 2 tbsp + 1/4 tsp Angostura bitters
• 6.5 oz. Rich Demerara Syrup

Add ingredients to a large container in the order listed. Stir well. Keep in airtight container in fridge for up to one month. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 179kcalCarbohydrates: 8gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 6mgSugar: 6gCalcium: 1mgIron: 0.3mg

Keyword Old Fashioned

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