Cinnamon Bread Old Fashioned

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A rich twist on the classic Old Fashioned, featuring warm cinnamon syrup and a hint of orange to echo the comforting notes of monkey cinnamon bread. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together bourbon, cinnamon simple 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: 5 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 195 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Place 0.5 oz cinnamon simple syrup and 3 dashes of Angostura bitters into a mixing glass.
  2. Step 2: Pour 2 oz bourbon over the syrup and bitters.
  3. Step 3: Fill the mixing glass with ice cubes and stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds to chill and dilute slightly.
  4. Step 4: Place one large clear ice cube into a rocks glass and strain the cocktail over the ice.
  5. Step 5: Express the oils of a wide orange peel strip over the surface by holding it skin side down and twisting, then rub the peel around the glass rim and rest it on the ice as garnish.

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