Cardamom-Spiced Whiskey Old Fashioned

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A warming Old Fashioned elevated with aromatic cardamom and a touch of maple syrup for balanced sweetness. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together bourbon whiskey, maple syrup, 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 195 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: 7 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 195 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a mixing glass, combine 2 oz bourbon whiskey, 0.25 oz maple syrup, 3 dashes Angostura bitters, and a pinch of ground cardamom.
  2. Step 2: Fill the mixing glass with ice cubes to the top and stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds until chilled but not overly diluted.
  3. Step 3: Place 1 large clear ice cube into a rocks glass.
  4. Step 4: Strain the stirred cocktail into the glass over the large ice cube.
  5. Step 5: Express the oils of 1 wide strip of orange peel over the surface by twisting it over the glass, then rim the glass with the peel and place it on the side as garnish.

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