Food52 Drinks Resident John deBary shares his version of an Old-Fashioned with fragrant fennel syrup, orange bitters, and Japanese whisky. Perfect for late summer, this drink is lighter, but still has a spicy bite that comes with the original. In addition, learn how to make those fancy blocks of clear ice with an insulated coffee mug (you read that right!) to go along with this tasty cocktail. GET THE RECIPE ►► https://f52.co/2XzBSfH Also mentioned in this videoBright and Citrusy Tokyo Iced Tea: https://f52.co/3CJpoB5PREP TIME: 5 minutesSERVES: 1INGREDIENTSMountainside Cocktail2 ounces Japanese Whisky, such as Hibiki Harmony1/4 ounce fennel syrup (recipe below)3 dashes orange bittersGrapefruit peel, for garnishFennel Syrup1/4 cup (30g) whole fennel seeds1 cup prepared simple syrupSUBSCRIBE TO FOOD52 ►► https://f52.co/2HN7Dp8CONNECT WITH FOOD52Web: https://food52.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/food52Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Food52Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/food52Twitter: https://twitter.com/Food52TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@food52Food52 newsletter: https://f52.co/newsletterABOUT FOOD52As a one-stop shop for joyful living, Food52 connects discerning home cooks with the interests they're passionate about via award-winning food and lifestyle content across platforms. We provide our audience with the recipes and solutions they crave to eat thoughtfully, live joyfully, entertain beautifully, and travel differently.