Bourbon Chocolate Old Fashioned

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A twist on the classic Old Fashioned cocktail with rich chocolate bitters and smooth bourbon, creating a decadent sipping experience. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together bourbon whiskey, chocolate bitters, simple syrup 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 160 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 Cocktails cuisine 160 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Place 0.25 oz simple syrup and 3 dashes chocolate bitters into a mixing glass. Add 2 oz bourbon whiskey and stir gently with 1 large ice cube for 30 seconds until chilled and slightly diluted.
  2. Step 2: Strain the mixture into a rocks glass over a fresh large ice cube to keep the drink cold without quick dilution.
  3. Step 3: Express the oils of 1 strip orange peel over the glass by holding it with the outer side facing down and squeezing to release the citrus oils. Rub the peel around the rim, then drop it into the glass as garnish.

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