Furniture Maker’s Spiced Old Fashioned
A sturdy, warming bourbon cocktail with a hint of cinnamon and orange, crafted to celebrate craftsmanship and home comfort. This recipe, ready in about 3 minutes, brings together Bourbon whiskey, Simple syrup (1:1 sugar to water), 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.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Bourbon whiskey
- 0.25 oz Simple syrup (1:1 sugar to water)
- 3 dashes Angostura bitters
- a pinch Ground cinnamon
- 1 wide strip Orange peel
- 1 Large clear ice cube
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Instructions
- Step 1: Place a large clear ice cube in a rocks glass.
- Step 2: Add 2 oz bourbon whiskey, 0.25 oz simple syrup, 3 dashes of Angostura bitters, and a pinch of ground cinnamon directly into the glass.
- Step 3: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds to chill and combine the flavors.
- Step 4: Express a wide strip of orange peel over the glass to release essential oils, then rim the glass with the peel and drop it inside as garnish.
