Crown Royal Maple Old Fashioned Cocktail

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A warming twist on the classic Old Fashioned using Crown Royal whiskey and maple syrup for a smooth, subtly sweet flavor. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together Crown Royal whiskey, pure 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 180 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 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In an Old Fashioned glass, combine 0.5 oz pure maple syrup and 3 dashes Angostura bitters.
  2. Step 2: Add 2 oz Crown Royal whiskey and stir for 20 seconds until the syrup dissolves and the mixture is well combined.
  3. Step 3: Fill the glass with 1 large ice cube and stir gently for another 15 seconds to chill.
  4. Step 4: Express the oils of 1 large strip of orange peel over the glass by twisting it, then rub the peel around the rim and drop it inside.
  5. Step 5: Garnish with 1 maraschino cherry and serve.

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