Tom Macy, who took the top spot at our blind tastings in 2018 and 2024, builds his Old-Fashioned on two ounces of Wild Turkey 101 rye, a teaspoon of 2:1 Demerara syrup and three dashes of his personalized bitters blend known as Dad’s Bitters—a mix of Angostura, Bitter Truth orange and Bitter Truth Jerry Thomas’ Own Decanter bitters—stirred and strained, then garnished with both lemon and orange twists.
Tom Macy’s Old-Fashioned
Tom Macy | Brooklyn, New York
Ingredients
Serving: 1
- 2 ounces rye, preferably Wild Turkey 101
- 1 teaspoon rich Demerara syrup (2:1, demerara:water)
- 3 dashes Dad's Bitters (see Editor's Note)
Garnish: orange and lemon peels
Directions
- Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass over ice and stir until chilled.
- Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.
- Garnish with orange and lemon peels.
Editor's Note
Dad's Bitters Blend:
1 1/2 ounces Angostura bitters
1 ounce Bitter Truth Orange Bitters
1 teaspoon Bitter Truth Jerry Thomas Decanter Bitters
Combine all ingredients in a dasher bottle before use.