The Newmarket Fashioned

A boozy, old-fashioned riff served at the Bang Bang Bar at the Teeling Distillery in Dublin, the Newmarket Fashioned is named for a famous square in the city that was once the center of the grain trade for area distilleries. The spice syrup is very flexible — use whatever combinations you like — and designed to highlight, rather than obscure, the whiskey.

Make ahead:

The spice syrup needs to be made and chilled at least 1 hour before you plan to make the drink. It can be refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.

SPICE SYRUP

1 cup (240 milliliters) water

1 cup (210 grams) demerara sugar (may substitute with turbinado or light brown sugar)

¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

¼ teaspoon ground cloves

¼ teaspoon ground allspice

1 teaspoon grated dark

chocolate (optional)

FOR THE DRINK

Ice, preferably one large cube and small regular cubes

2½ ounces Teeling Small

Batch Irish whiskey ½ ounce spice syrup 2 dashes Angostura bitters Cinnamon stick, for garnish

Instructions:

Make the syrup: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the water, sugar, cinnamon, cloves, allspice and chocolate (if using), stirring to mix. Bring to a boil, and cook at a rapid boil for 30 seconds, then remove from the heat and let cool completely.

Make the drink:

Add the large ice cube in a rocks glass. Add ice cubes to a mixing glass, then follow with the whiskey, spice syrup and bitters and stir briefly to combine. Strain into the rocks glass and garnish with the cinnamon stick.

1 serving

From Robert Caldwell, brand ambassador and bartender at the Bang Bang Bar at Teeling Whiskey Distillery, Dublin