The Meeting House is a Rochester neighborhood staple. This seasonal, imaginative, American restaurant and bar lives by the mantra, “When life hands you lemons, garnish your cocktails.” The hand-selected barrels of Elijah Craig Single Barrel tucked behind the bar are delicious to drink neat, in a classic Old Fashioned, or as an upgrade to the Don Draper (which takes the classic Old Fashioned and adds bacon). Sip one for brunch and pair it with chicken and waffles or braised short rib enchiladas.

Whiskey, bourbon, and rye are the stars of the show at this Milford bourbon bar. Their Brown Water Menu is long, with pours that can be enjoyed neat or on ice. But when it comes to Old Fashioneds, they embrace the classic. An Old Fashioned made with Elijah Craig Small Batch is best paired with one of the traditional Southern dishes on the menu such as The Kentucky Hot Brown: roasted turkey, bacon, and roasted Roma tomatoes stacked over Texas toast and smothered in Mornay sauce.

This James Beard award-nominated restaurant in Hazel Park offers a New American seasonal menu that rotates daily, along with an inspired cocktail menu. A classic Old Fashioned can be ordered with Elijah Craig Small Batch, and its woody accents of spice and nutmeg pair well with various menu offerings. Servers and bartenders guide guests through the experience, and reservations are highly encouraged.

Smoked not once, but twice. That’s what you’ll taste when you order the Double Smoked Old Fashioned at Brush Park watering hole, Second Best, thanks to the addition of smoked Demerara sugar. It’s a tasty twist on the classic: a sentiment mirrored on the anything-but-traditional menu of bar snacks ranging from the Party Store Sub (cold cuts, lettuce, tomato, onion, and Giardiniera honey mustard); to Buttermilk Donut Holes with candied hazelnuts, strawberry, white chocolate mousse, and espresso gelato.

Named after the Parisian neighborhood, Quartier Pigalle, this “playful” brasserie serves modern fare and cocktails on the ground level of the historic Carlton Lofts in Brush Park. Try the Turn on Red, a cocktail featuring Elijah Craig, Dubonnet, Cappelletti, and orange peel — or their delicious rendition of the Old Fashioned. Both cocktails pair well with the Pigalle Burger on the bar menu. Make it a single or double (both the burger and the drink), while enjoying the atmosphere at the bar.

This warm American brasserie features seasonal menus with Mediterranean and Spanish influences. On the cocktail menu, enjoy The Scenic Route mixed with Elijah Craig Bourbon, Montenegro amaro, agave, and fresh lemon; or keep it classic with an Old Fashioned. Pair your selection with the oxtail and short rib garganelli or the featured entree of slow-roasted lamb shoulder.

This Italian, Irish, and German-inspired pub resides in Corktown next to the iconic train station. The restaurant features a large open dining room with an open kitchen and a horseshoe bar that specializes in scotch, bourbon, and whiskey — including a classic Old Fashioned made with Elijah Craig Small Batch. Pair it with a schnitzel BLT and an Irish waffle bomb for dessert. These Guinness chocolate waffles with Slane Irish Whiskey caramel sauce and house-made Irish cream ice cream are not to be missed.

The Last Word’s underground locale is a true embodiment of the speakeasy. It’s hidden, dimly lit, and decorated in vintage decor, while its book-themed cocktail menu is filled with originals and classics. Chapter three lists an Elijah Craig Bourbon-inspired Kentucky Sunshine, while chapter five boasts the You’re My Boy Blue made with Elijah Craig Bourbon, St. Germain, lemon, and muddled blueberries. Finally, chapter six is filled with an extensive whiskey collection where you’ll find Elijah Craig Small Batch to order in a classic Old Fashioned. Order a drink or two and stay for the late-night food menu, which offers harissa lamb sliders in branded brioche buns.