Discover the art of dry-aging at Hide Steak & Bar on Morgan Street in Wagga Wagga. This time-honoured technique transforms beef into a symphony of unparalleled flavour elevating dining to new heights where each bite is a harmonious blend of taste and texture tantalising the senses; settle into a sleek vibe of charcoal grey, subdued lighting and tables set with white napkins as you sip a cheeky cocktail.
Mixologists Darren and Sarn Rudd recommend pairing your steak with the Old Wagyu cocktail:
Using Wagyu fat-washed whisky which is ridiculously smooth, this drink has a silky rounded texture to it and the blood orange oleo brings a bright subtle tang that sparks some unexpected excitement, bringing a new edge to an Old Fashioned.
"Sarn wanted to utilise the unique byproducts in Hide’s kitchen to elevate our bar offerings,” Darren explains. "I love a good Old Fashioned and Sarn was drawn to the idea of fat-washing a nice whisky.
"This was a playful experiment at first, we found a beautiful blend of flavours when using Angostura orange bitters, but opted for the classic aromatic bitters in the end with the delightful orange note coming instead from a blood orange oleo.”
Being an obvious spin on an Old Fashioned, as a collaboration between the kitchen and the bar, Darren says they wanted to put a spotlight on the use of Wagyu fat-washed whisky, the name Old Wagyu felt right.
"Given its popularity, we have found the name rolls off the tongue with a familiarity that has established it as a pillar cocktail of our signature range.
"We had a Highland cow ice stamp custom-made for this cocktail and I realised later that Glenfiddich is a Highland Scotch. I haven’t landed one yet but I am convinced there is potential there for a supreme Dad joke!”
Try this cocktail on a Friday afternoon to relax after a long and stressful work week. Alternatively, you could take the party home and concoct the perfect drink to usher in the weekend.
Don’t forget to check out our Cocktail of the Week series, where each Friday we highlight a cheeky creation to tantalise tastebuds and set the tone for good times.
