Create your own Old Fashioned at Dahlia

[Jsharp13]

On the menu at Dahlia they have a Create-your-own old fashioned with a choice of 5 whiskeys, 5 syrups, and 5 bitters. Has anyone done this? What choices or combinations are there?

 

[OKW Lover]

I haven't actually done it, but it is entirely free-style. You get to pick from any of the 5 in each category.

For the mathematically inclined that would be 5 x 5 x 5 = 125 variations.

 

[emilyann704]

I did it last week. I was just going to order a "regular" one but the patron next to me suggested I go with the maple syrup and cherry bitters.

It was cool. You got a sheet with 5 different whiskeys, 5 different syrups, and 5 different bitters options. The creation I made was good. Not necessarily better or worse than a "regular" Old Fashioned but I liked it! I honestly can't remember all the different choices.

 

[Mazz519]

That sounds awesome !!! I love Old Fahions and never knew about this....will be on our list for our next visit !!! Thanks !!!

 

[Jsharp13]

Thank you all! I was trying to see if I could find out what those choices were for the whiskys, syrups, and bitters. Just curious how they might stack up to a menu item.

 

[CoachBeard]

Yes. It’s something fun for people who don’t maybe drink that often or are new to old-fashioneds.

As of January 10, 2026

 

[Jsharp13]

thanks!

 

[japanese maple]

Okay my husband is looking forward to this, we are staying there next year! Thanks!

 

[TheDailyMoo]

This thread got me to research and order specialty bitters for myself. Didn't realize how expensive they can get!

 

[CoachBeard]

This thread got me to research and order specialty bitters for myself. Didn't realize how expensive they can get!

Yeah. My friend got me a variety pack of bitters in tinctures for Christmas and that’s been fun to mess around with.