Maple Cinnamon Old Fashioned: 1 Amazing Bourbon Hug
Transform your classic Old Fashioned into a warm, winter favorite. This recipe adds the deep sweetness of maple syrup and the spice of cinnamon to bourbon for a truly cozy cocktail experience.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 minutes
- Yield: 1 cocktail
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Stirred
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ounces Bourbon
- 1/2 ounce Maple Syrup (Grade A Dark or Very Dark)
- 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
- 1 dash Orange Bitters
- Cinnamon Stick, for garnish
- Orange peel, for garnish
Instructions
- Place the maple syrup and bitters in an old fashioned glass.
- Add the bourbon to the glass.
- Add one large ice cube to the glass.
- Stir the mixture gently for about 30 seconds until well chilled.
- Express the oils from the orange peel over the drink and drop it in.
- Garnish with a cinnamon stick.
Notes
- Use high-quality bourbon for the best flavor.
- Adjust the maple syrup to your preferred sweetness level.
- For an extra aromatic touch, slightly char the cinnamon stick before adding it to the drink.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: Approx. 180
- Sugar: Approx. 5g
- Sodium: Trace
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg