Bitters-Infused Citrus Old Fashioned

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A classic Old Fashioned cocktail elevated with aromatic botanicals and a hint of citrus bitterness from handcrafted bitters. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together bourbon whiskey, orange bitters, angostura bitters for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Serves 1 American cuisine 150 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Place 1 tsp simple syrup into a mixing glass and add 3 dashes of orange bitters plus 2 dashes of angostura bitters. Stir with 2 oz bourbon whiskey and several ice cubes for 30 seconds until well chilled and slightly diluted.
  2. Step 2: Strain the mixture into a rocks glass over a large ice cube or a few smaller cubes.
  3. Step 3: Express the oils of 1 large strip of orange peel over the drink by holding it skin-side down and giving it a firm twist, then rub the peel around the rim of the glass and drop it in as garnish.
  4. Step 4: Sip slowly to enjoy the layered bitterness from the bitters and the citrus brightness complementing the warm vanilla notes of the bourbon.

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