You may have just solved my riddle. A few weeks ago I was trying to duplicate a fantastic Old Fashioned that I used to order at a restaurant in, of all places, the Philippines. It was served in a highball glass with chipped ice. However, I just couldn't get it to how I remembered it, which was with a nice subtle refreshing citrus twist. It almost resembled a dash of Rose's Lime juice, but not quite - a little more bitter perhaps. Now it all makes sense. Calamansi are plentiful and prevalent in their diet. I bet they were using some to make their simple syrup. A few crushed, along with the peels... Lab time this weekend.

 

Thanks man.

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