Honey-Bourbon Old Fashioned with Orange Bitters

A contemporary Old Fashioned featuring locally made honey syrup, smooth bourbon, and a bright orange bitters finish for a nuanced, approachable twist.

Cuisine: General

Category: Cocktails & Drinks

Prep: 5 minutes. Cook: 0 minutes.

Serves 1.

Ingredients

• 2 oz Bourbon
• 1/2 oz Honey syrup
• 2 dashes Orange bitters
• 1 twist Orange peel

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a mixing glass, combine 2 oz bourbon, 1/2 oz honey syrup, and 2 dashes orange bitters with 1 cup ice.
2. Step 2: Stir slowly for 30 seconds until chilled and diluted, with the glass feeling cold.
3. Step 3: Strain into a rocks glass over a single large ice cube.
4. Step 4: Express oils from 1 orange peel by twisting it over the drink to release citrus aromas.
5. Step 5: Drop the orange peel into the glass for garnish.