How To Make A Mountainside with Momofuku’s John deBary

• Serving Size: 1 Cocktail
• 2 oz 12 Year Japanese Whisky
• 0.25 oz Fennel Syrup*
• 3 dashes of Orange Bitters

Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass (or pint glass), add ice and stir for 10 seconds.

Simple syrup is made by combining equal parts, by volume, granulated sugar and water. Bring mixture to a boil. once the mixture boils, remove from heat, stir briefly and let cool.

Above, deBary prepares to pour his freshly-mixed Fennel syrup, Whiskey, and Orange bitters off the ice.

Strain mixture into an old fashioned glass with fresh ice (one large cube if available).

Fennel syrup is made by combining .5 oz (by weight) of ground fennel seeds with 1 cup of simple syrup overnight in the refrigerator. Strain with a coffee filter. The syrup will keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Final step: garnish with a grapefruit peel.

Enjoy your Mountainside with friends!