📖 Instructions

1. Prepare the Orange Peel: Using a vegetable peeler, carefully remove a wide strip of orange peel, avoiding the pith (the white part), which can be bitter. Express the oils over the Old Fashioned glass by gently squeezing and twisting the peel, then rub the peel along the rim of the glass. Set aside.
2. Combine Ingredients: In a mixing glass, combine 2 ounces of Bourbon (or Rye), ½ ounce of pretzel syrup, 2 dashes of Angostura bitters, and 1 ounce of your chosen beer (something malty and not too hoppy works best).
3. Add Ice: Fill the mixing glass with ice.
4. Stir: Gently stir the mixture with a bar spoon for about 20-30 seconds. The goal is to chill and slightly dilute the cocktail without over-diluting it. Aim for a slow, circular motion.
5. Strain: Place a large ice cube (preferably a single, large cube) into your Old Fashioned glass. Strain the cocktail from the mixing glass into the prepared glass over the ice cube.
6. Garnish: Take the orange peel you prepared earlier and either drape it over the side of the glass or curl it around your finger to create a more decorative garnish. You can also add a small pretzel or two on a cocktail pick for extra flair.