John’s Old Fashioned

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John's Old Fashioned

Recipe: Jonas B. Dangoo, John's Food and Wine, Chicago

Photo: Sandi Noto

February 21, 2024

A kind of extra smoothness, with a slight hint of a boozy taste, in an old-fashioned style.

At John's Food and Wine in Chicago, General Manager and Beverage Creator Jonas Bittencourt enjoys sipping on smooth beverages. In his revamp of the classic cocktail, he drew inspiration from Manhattan, substituting white wormwood for sugar, making the traditional drink smoother but with a hint of alcohol.

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At John's Food and Wine in Chicago, manager and beverage creator Jonas Bittencourt has crafted a smoother, slightly boozy twist on the classic Old Fashioned cocktail. Drawing inspiration from the Manhattan cocktail, he replaces sugar with white absinthe to create a drink that is smoother but still retains a hint of alcohol flavor.