Citrus-Spiced Scotch Old Fashioned

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A classic Old Fashioned reimagined with Scotch whisky, orange bitters, and a hint of warming spice for balanced complexity. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together blended Scotch whisky, simple syrup, orange 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 Cocktails cuisine 150 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a mixing glass, combine 2 oz blended Scotch whisky, 1/4 oz simple syrup, 2 dashes orange bitters, and 1 dash Angostura bitters.
  2. Step 2: Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir gently for about 30 seconds until the mixture is well chilled and slightly diluted.
  3. Step 3: Strain the cocktail into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.
  4. Step 4: Express the oils of 1 orange peel twist over the drink by holding it skin-side down and giving it a firm squeeze, then rub the peel around the rim and drop it into the glass as garnish.
  5. Step 5: Serve and savor the warming citrus and spice notes combined with the Scotch’s smoky character.

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