Quince old fashioned cocktail recipe

A seasonal twist on an old fashioned, this cocktail features quince paste, which cuts through the mouth-warming bourbon with its candied tang. 

Timings

Prep time: 2 minutes

Makes

1

Ingredients

• 1 tsp quince paste
• 1 sugar cube
• 1 tsp water
• 3 dashes Angostura bitters
• 60ml bourbon
• Pared strip of orange peel, to garnish

Method

1. In an Old Fashioned glass or tumbler, muddle (mash together) the quince paste and sugar cube until incorporated. 
2. Add the water and bitters, stirring to mix. 
3. Add the bourbon and stir gently. 
4. Garnish with a piece of orange peel.

Recipe from Very Merry Cocktails: 50+ Festive Drinks for the Holiday Season by Jessica Strand (Chronicle Books, £14.99). Order your copy from books.telegraph.co.uk