Panettone Old Fashioned: A Christmas Twist on a Classic (Holiday Special)
Updated: Oct 25
The Double Strainer Holiday Special (Bonus Drop): a seasonal extra release outside the regular TDS schedule. Below you’ll find the full recipe, garnish details, and service notes for a festive Panettone Old Fashioned built for slow sipping.
If you want a December cocktail that feels instantly festive without being complicated, an Old Fashioned is the perfect canvas: strong, warming, and built for slow sipping. This version borrows its signature aroma from panettone—the classic Italian Christmas sweet bread, buttery and soft, usually dotted with candied citrus peel and dried fruit. In Italy it’s traditionally eaten throughout the holiday season (from early December through New Year’s), sliced for breakfast, coffee breaks, or as an after-dinner dessert.
The result is a spirit-forward drink that feels like the “final course” of a Christmas meal: whisky depth, orange-and-spice warmth, and a gentle cocoa-chocolate finish.
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Panettone Old Fashioned: what you’ll make
Panettone Old Fashioned (spirit-forward • rich • intense), served over a large ice cube and finished with a chocolate-covered panettone bite.
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