Herbal Bourbon Apple Old Fashioned
A warm and herbal riff on the Old Fashioned, featuring bourbon, apple liqueur, and fresh rosemary for a cozy finish. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together bourbon, apple liqueur, simple syrup 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 190 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
- 0.5 oz apple liqueur
- 0.25 oz simple syrup
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1 fresh sprig rosemary sprig
- 1 large ice cube
- 1 thin slice for garnish apple slice
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Instructions
- Step 1: Place 1 fresh rosemary sprig and 0.25 oz simple syrup into a mixing glass and gently bruise the rosemary with a muddler to release oils.
- Step 2: Add 2 oz bourbon, 0.5 oz apple liqueur, and 2 dashes Angostura bitters along with large ice cube(s) to the mixing glass.
- Step 3: Stir gently for 30 seconds with a bar spoon to chill and integrate flavors.
- Step 4: Strain into a rocks glass over a single large clear ice cube.
- Step 5: Express the rosemary sprig over the glass to release fragrance, then rest it alongside a thin apple slice on the rim as garnish.
