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Maple Old Fashioned
A fall twist on the classic Old Fashioned using pure maple syrup instead of sugar. The caramel and vanilla notes in dark maple syrup enhance bourbon's oak character beautifully. Just 4 ingredients: bourbon, maple syrup, Angostura bitters, orange peel. Stirred over a large ice cube for a silky-smooth sipper perfect for crisp autumn evenings.
Prep5 minutes
Cook0 minutes
Serves1 cocktail
Ingredients
- 2 oz bourbon (Buffalo Trace, Woodford Reserve, or Four Roses)
- 1/2 oz pure maple syrup (Grade A Dark preferred)
- 2-3 dashes Angostura aromatic bitters
- 1 dash orange bitters (optional)
- Orange peel for garnish
- Large ice cube
Instructions
- 1. Place a rocks glass in the freezer to chill for 5 minutes, or fill with ice water while preparing.
- 2. In a mixing glass, add maple syrup, then bourbon and bitters.
- 3. Fill mixing glass halfway with ice and stir gently for 30 seconds until well-chilled and slightly diluted.
- 4. Empty the chilled rocks glass and add one large ice cube.
- 5. Strain the cocktail over the ice cube.
- 6. Express orange peel over the drink (squeeze to release oils), run peel around rim, then drop in.
- 7. Garnish with a Luxardo cherry if desired. Serve immediately.
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