Evening Glow Old Fashioned
A refined twist on the classic old fashioned, featuring a touch of honey and orange bitters for a warm, glowing finish perfect for winding down. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together bourbon, honey syrup (1:1 honey and water), and 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 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 bourbon
- 1/2 oz honey syrup (1:1 honey and water)
- 3 dashes orange bitters
- 1 large ice cube
- 1 wide strip orange peel
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Instructions
- Step 1: Add 1/2 oz honey syrup and 3 dashes of orange bitters to a mixing glass.
- Step 2: Pour in 2 oz bourbon 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.
- Step 4: Place 1 large clear ice cube in a rocks glass and strain the cocktail over it.
- Step 5: Express the oils of 1 wide strip of orange peel over the surface, twist to release the oils, then rest it on the rim as garnish.
