"The Old Fashioned may be the most quintessential après-ski cocktail of them all. It's warm, satisfying, and perfectly suited for lingering conversations with friends gathered around a roaring fireplace. With each sip, the drink subtly evolves as the ice slowly melts-an ever-changing experience in a single glass. Holding one immediately sets you apart, in the best way, from the beer-and-wine crowd at an après party."
"The beauty of a traditional Old Fashioned lies in its simplicity-but crafting one correctly is anything but simple. At its core, the drink should include bourbon, bitters, a restrained amount of simple syrup, orange peel or zest, and a Luxardo cherry with just a dash of its syrup, all served over a single large ice cube in a proper cocktail glass."
"Our 33-resort quest for the best après Old Fashioned began as a retirement celebration and quickly became an obsession. Using an Ikon Pass, we set out to ski every Ikon Pass resort in the West south of Revelstoke, British Columbia. We supplemented the route with a Powder Alliance Pass to add a few more stops along the way. Months of planning followed as we mapped out our ski road trip."
The Old Fashioned is presented as the quintessential après-ski cocktail: warm, satisfying, and ideal for lingering conversations around a roaring fire. The drink evolves as ice melts, offering an ever-changing experience in a single glass and distinguishing its holder from the beer-and-wine crowd. A traditional Old Fashioned centers on bourbon, bitters, restrained simple syrup, orange peel or zest, and a Luxardo cherry with a touch of syrup, served over a single large ice cube in a proper glass. Attention to detail and respect for process yield the best versions; poor ingredients and shortcuts degrade the experience. A 33-resort road trip on Ikon and Powder Alliance passes pursued the best après Old Fashioned.
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