Honeyed Bourbon Old Fashioned
A refined twist on the classic Old Fashioned, featuring locally sourced honey syrup and a hint of orange zest for balanced sweetness and complexity. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together Bourbon, Honey Syrup, 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 225 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 Honey Syrup
- 2 dashes Orange Bitters
- 1 twist Orange Peel
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a mixing glass, combine 2 oz bourbon, 0.5 oz honey syrup, and 2 dashes orange bitters. Add 1 large ice cube and stir slowly for 25-30 seconds until the outside of the mixing glass feels cold and the ingredients are well combined with slight dilution.
- Step 2: Strain the mixture into a chilled old fashioned glass filled with a single large ice cube (chilled in the freezer for 10 minutes), discarding the ice cube used for stirring.
- Step 3: Using a cocktail skewer, twist the 1 twist of orange peel over the drink to release its oils, then drop it into the glass as a garnish.
