Cocktail of the week

"The scent of honey and warm pastry that spills out of the late-night baklava shops on Taksim Square in Istanbul is the inspiration for this twist on the classic old fashioned. The honey, cinnamon and walnut slip in perfectly without overpowering proceedings."

"Pour the bourbon into a shaker or mixing glass, add the honey, sugar and cinnamon, and stir until the sugar and honey dissolve. Add a big handful of ice, stir again until the mix is well chilled, then strain into a tumbler or rocks glass filled with fresh ice."

A creative cocktail recipe reimagines the classic old fashioned by incorporating flavors inspired by baklava pastries found in Istanbul's Taksim Square. The drink combines 60ml bourbon with honey, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and optional vanilla extract, stirred until dissolved and chilled with ice. The mixture is strained into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice and garnished with a walnut or orange zest. The honey, cinnamon, and walnut elements integrate seamlessly without overwhelming the bourbon base, creating a balanced drink that captures the essence of warm pastry and spice.

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