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Add some Texas grit to an iconic cocktail with TX Straight Bourbon and our secret ingredient- the Pecan Simple Syrup. You’ll want to add this to everything once you try it, and it complements the flavor profile of our TX Straight Bourbon beautifully. Our straight bourbon is made exclusively from grains grown in Texas and fermented with a proprietary yeast sourced from a Texas pecan nut, making this Pecan Old Fashioned the perfect cocktail to enhance the flavors of TX Straight Bourbon. Just try this drink. Trust us.

Ingredients

Ingredient Amount Ingredient Name
2 parts TX Straight Bourbon Whiskey
½ part Pecan Simple Syrup*
2 dashes Angostura Bitters
Toasted Pecan
1 Orange Peel (Garnish)

Tools Of The Trade

  • Jigger
  • Bar Spoon
  • Citrus Peeler
  • Rocks Glass

Recipe

  1. Combine TX Straight Bourbon, simple syrup, and bitters in a rocks glass over ice.
  2. Stir until cold.
  3. Garnish with toasted pecan and orange peel.
  4. HOW TO MAKE PECAN SYRUP To make your own Pecan Simple Syrup, follow these easy instructions: - Heat: Heat 2 Cups of Water in a medium saucepan until hot, but do not bring it to a boil. - Stir: Stir 2 Cups of Dark Brown Sugar into the water frequently until it has fully dissolved and created a syrup-like consistency. Add in 1 Cup of Roasted Pecans to impart the pecan flavor. - Cool: Cool the pecan simple syrup to room temperature, then filter into a glass jar or bottle before storing. Simple syrup can be stored for up to 2-3 weeks in a refrigerator.

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