The Roy Hargrove

The Roy Hargrove

The Roy Hargrove is created by Jordan Young. It is an Old Fashioned riff inspired by the Chet Baker and named after jazz trumpeter Roy Hargrove. 

The Roy Hargrove

Jordan Young
Servings

1 cocktail

Category

Cocktails

An Old Fashioned riff inspired by the Chet Baker and named after jazz trumpeter Roy Hargrove. It utilizes the "contrafact" technique by keeping classic chord changes (specs) but changing the melody (ingredients) using bourbon, maple syrup, and Barolo Chinato built directly in the glass.

Ingredients

  • 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
  • 1 barspoon (5 ml) Maple Syrup
  • 2 barspoons (10 ml) Barolo Chinato
  • 2 oz (60 ml) Bonded Bourbon

Garnish

  • Lemon Twist

Directions

  1. Add all ingredients to an Old Fashioned glass.
  2. Add ice.
  3. Stir to chill.
  4. Spritz lemon twist and garnish.
  5. Enjoy!
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