ORANGY PARADISE

Here at CityManCountryGent, we are partial to the odd old fashioned cocktail. A heavy tumbler, a slow stir, a moment where time politely waits. But just as worthy of affection, and perhaps even more British in spirit, is marmalade. 🍊

Marmalade has a history as rich and sticky as the jars themselves. Born from bitter Seville oranges and perfected on breakfast tables across the UK, it has long been loved by early risers, country walkers, naval types, and anyone who appreciates a balance of sweetness and bite. Paddington made it famous, but generations of toast lovers kept it alive.

The old fashioned, with its sugar, bitters, and citrus peel, carries that same orangey smoothness. The oils from the peel soften the spirit, rounding sharp edges into something mellow and comforting. Marmalade mirrors this beautifully, bringing citrus warmth without haste, smoothing the morning in the same way an old fashioned eases into the evening.

Think of marmalade as the old fashioned’s daylight twin. Spreadable rather than sippable, but guided by the same philosophy. Citrus-led, quietly indulgent, and never in a rush. One belongs by the fire after dark, the other by the window at breakfast, yet both reward those who appreciate tradition with a little orange glow. 🍊🥃🍞

And if you feel like blurring the line between morning and night, you can always go for a whiskey-laced marmalade. Or, like we do, simply add a splash of your favourite whiskey to a jar and give it a good stir. Tradition, after all, is best enjoyed with a personal twist.