Caesar’s Gaulic Spice Old Fashioned
A bold take on the classic Old Fashioned, infused with warm spices and a hint of Mediterranean herbs honoring Julius Caesar’s legacy. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together rye whiskey, Angostura bitters, and fresh orange peel 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 210 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" 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.
Ingredients
- 2 oz rye whiskey
- 0.25 oz spiced honey syrup (honey infused with cinnamon and clove)
- 3 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1 large strip fresh orange peel
- 1 large clear ice cube
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Instructions
- Step 1: Place a large clear ice cube into a rocks glass. Add 2 oz rye whiskey and 0.25 oz spiced honey syrup into a mixing glass.
- Step 2: Add 3 dashes of Angostura bitters and fill the mixing glass with ice cubes to the brim.
- Step 3: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds to chill and dilute slightly without cloudiness.
- Step 4: Strain the chilled whiskey mixture over the large ice cube in the rocks glass.
- Step 5: Express the oils of 1 large strip of fresh orange peel over the surface by twisting it firmly, then rim the glass with the peel before placing it inside as garnish.
