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Smoky Old Bastard

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A bourbon drink with a smoky edge from Lapsang Souchong tea, rounded out by bitters. Built and stirred right in the glass.

Similar names: Bastard Orphan, Cellar Door (John the Bastard), Happy Bastard, Old Bastard, Sneaky Bastard, Suffering Bastard

Method
Stirred
Glass
rocks
Difficulty
Easy
Flavor Profile
Bitter
Herbal
Smoky
Strong
Warm

Ingredients

Servings:
1
Your bar: 0/3
🌱 Vegan🌾 Contains gluten

Instructions

  1. Pour part of the bourbon into a rocks glass and add the tea bag and four ice cubes.
  2. Stir for 60 seconds.
  3. Lift out the tea bag, add the bitters and stir again.
  4. Pour in the remaining bourbon and top up with fresh ice.
  5. Keep stirring until the drink is well chilled and diluted.
  6. Garnish with a lemon zest twist.

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