every cocktail lovers should know where it all began in the back streets of New Orleans in the mid 19th century often referred to as the old-fashioned or whiskey Sazerac the oldest cocktail dates back to the American Civil War but has since been updated by kensington roof gardens for today's ladies and gents christened the kakatiya the Roof Gardens version of the cocktail is a blend of Four Roses bourbon with home infused thick brandy sugar Crale bitters and a touch of absinthe originally taken as an aperitif the kakatiya is a strong after-dinner drink made sweeter and richer by the fig infusion it is best shared between two people and is recommended with a dark chocolate dessert as a digestive on its own or with an espresso to enjoy the world's oldest whiskey cocktail in your own home simply refer to the description below for the instructions and ingredients list