Enjoyed: Thursday, October 14, 2021

Listed on the menu: Yes, as “Old Fashioned”

Ingredients: Maker’s Mark bourbon, Orange Marmalade syrup, Aromatic Bitters, and Luxardo Cherry. 

The occasion: I flew to Indiana for a long-overdue visit with my mother. My sister, niece, and I went out for supper so we could relax and catch up.

My rating: *** out of 5. The staff was very busy, and I wish I could have asked exactly what “Orange Marmalade syrup” was, but I suspect it was orange marmalade diluted with water to make a simple syrup. No muddling of an orange was required, I suppose, so maybe that’s a time-saver for the bartender. The orange flavor did come through, though it seemed to not be as sparkly and fresh as an orange slice would have been.

Final thoughts: I couldn’t resist ordering an Old Fashioned here, since it was on the menu, but next time, I will select one of the dozens of craft beers available, either on draft, in bottles, or in cans. The group of men at the table next to us were drinking Miller Lite in bottles.  Seriously? Try something new and exciting, people!