PRIMARY FLAVOURS
- Bitter Orange
- Dried Mandarin
- Earthy
- Pine
Story
Perhaps you've heard of Maybe Sammy, the world-beating, prize-winning, glamour-filled cocktail bar in The Rocks in Sydney? If not, allow us to introduce you to but one of their libations. Yes, whilst the clever chaps behind this wonderful bar are most at home shaking or stirring up something magical for the few guests who grace their seats each night, they also recognise that there are hundreds more who cannot make it....but are still keen on a good drink. Enter their bottled cocktails - the exact same drinks, handmade and batched locally in Sydney, Australia using the highest quality ingredients - in your home.
The bar itself takes inspiration from the roaring Fifties, the rebirth of cool, the era where fashion and fun prevailed. A time when The Rat Pack and Hollywood glamour were revered and admired. The bartenders are in crisp white jackets, the guests are dressed to the nines and the drinks? Well, if we told you that the bar has been named as Australia's best by numerous publications and critics, that should give you some idea. Fancy living like Sammy? Be the high roller that you are. You've earned it!
This classic drink blends whisky, sugar, bitters and citrus, but of course there's a little twist in the tail here. There's an extra layer of complexity and deliciousness from the addition of mandarin and frankincense. Notes of caramel, pine and orange work their way through, melding with 12 year old blended Scotch. Sit back, sip, and let the world fade away as you savour every exquisite sip. Store cold, pour over ice and add your favourite citrus zest.
Specs
| key | value |
|---|---|
| COUNTRY | Australia |
| STATE | NSW |
| TYPE | Old Fashioned |
| DISTILLERY | Maybe Sammy |
| ALCOHOL | 25.70% |
| SIZE | 100ml |
| STYLE | Cocktail |
PAIRING GUIDE
In the world of classic cocktails, the Old Fashioned has to be right up there with the best of them. This pitch-perfect premix from Maybe Sammy ticks all the right boxes, and makes for a surprisingly delicious addition to the dining table, too. It’s a great match for all kinds of chocolate-based desserts, including chocolate gateaux, millionaire shortbread, chocolate mousse and boozy chocolate truffles, and will also pair very well with spiced and candied pecans, macadamias and other nuts. Don’t fancy something so sweet? Opt for a steak with barbecue sauce, some Japanese-style duck with plum sauce or maple syrup bacon dishes for a sweet-and-salty balance that works a treat.
| key | value |
|---|---|
| FOOD | Aperitif, Antipasto |
| TASTES | Boozy, Complex |
| MOODS | Celebratory, Creative |
| SEASONS | Cooler Months |
