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Crimson Cask

March 21, 2025

Cocktails Modern Whisky
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Old Fashioned lovers, this one’s for you. A deep, sherried take on a classic, Crimson Cask blends Redbreast 12 with Pedro Ximénez sherry, demerara syrup, and bitters for a smooth yet complex sip. A hit of chocolate bitters and a bold orange twist make it a standout—rich, elegant, and dangerously drinkable.

Recipe: Christopher Spencer (Vancouver, BC)
Photo: Reece Sims

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The inspiration behind this cocktail, as explained by Short Pours creator Christopher Spencer, “I love a good Old Fashioned and I love a good sherry-bomb whisky. This is my riff on an old fashioned trying to enhance Redbreast’s sherried richness.”
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Crimson Cask

Recipe by Christopher Spencer (Vancouver, BC)Difficulty: Easy

Flavor Camps: Boozy, Sweet

Ingredients

  • 2.0 oz Redbreast 12 Year

  • 0.5 oz Pedro Ximénez Sherry

  • 0.25 oz Demerara syrup

  • 2-3 dashes Angostura Bitters

  • 1 dash Chocolate Bitters

  • Garnish: Orange Peel

Directions

  • Combine all ingredients in a shaker, stir with ice.
  • Pour over a large ice cube.
  • Express with orange peel, drop it in the drink!

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