Cocktail of the Week: El Pirata’s El Toro – Recipe | Good blender

THis reimagining of the Old Fashioned, where American whiskey meets Andalusian flair, is a worthy indulgence for the depths of winter. Deep, dark and full of Spanish warmth, it’s a cocktail that wraps you like a velvet jacket with the spice of bourbon, the sweetness of sherry and a spark of orange zest.

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serves 1

50 ml bourbon – We use Wild Türkiye
15 ml Spanish brandy – We use Grand Duke of Alba
5 ml Liquor 43
5 ml Pedro Ximenez
4 drops of orange juice
1 cocktail cherry and 1 orange peelto decorate

Pour all the liquids into a mixing cup, add ice and stir gently – just three or four turns are enough. Strain into an old-fashioned glass filled with fresh ice, garnish and serve.

• Nikki Shailaja, Head Bartender, PirateLondon W1