Yellowstone Old Fashioned Rtd

Yellowstone's Old Fashioned is a ready-to-drink canned cocktail. The classic whiskey Old Fashioned is already mixed and sealed in the can, so nothing needs to be built at the glass. There is no whiskey to measure, no bitters to dash and no sugar to muddle. Ready-to-drink Old Fashioneds generally aim for the style's usual profile: a whiskey backbone, a light sweetness, a touch of bitters and a hint of orange peel. Expect a spirit-forward, slightly sweet and gently bitter drink. It is a different thing from a fruity seltzer or a lighter canned mixed drink. The listing doesn't give an ABV or flavor notes, so check the can for the exact strength and ingredients. Temperature matters more than usual with this style. Cold dulls sweetness and tames the sharper edges of the spirit, so chill the can thoroughly in the refrigerator before opening. The simplest way to serve it is to pour it over a large ice cube or a few solid cubes in a rocks glass. That keeps it cold with slow dilution, and it also makes it look like the drink it imitates. If you have an orange, a strip of peel twisted over the glass adds aroma and echoes the citrus note this style normally carries. A highball glass is a less traditional choice, but it works if you want a longer pour over more ice. Drinking straight from the can is fine when you're outdoors or don't want to carry glassware. Because the work is already done, the can suits places where mixing a drink would be awkward: a campsite, a cabin porch, a tailgate, a fishing trip or a cooler on a road trip. Cans also let you serve one drink at a time without opening a whole bottle of whiskey and a set of mixers. With food, a whiskey-forward drink like this one handles smoky, savory and fatty dishes well. Grilled steak, smoked brisket, burgers, barbecue ribs and sausages are all natural matches. Sharp cheddar, salted nuts and jerky work as simple snacks. Its mild sweetness also goes with caramelized or char-grilled flavors, such as roasted vegetables or a seared pork chop. Since it's a spirit-based drink, sip it slowly rather than treating it like a light seltzer.