Honeyed Whiskey Cinnamon Old Fashioned

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-12 · Updated 2026-07-12

A cozy, spiced take on the classic Old Fashioned featuring warm cinnamon notes and natural honey sweetness. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together bourbon whiskey, honey syrup (1:1 honey to water), and 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 "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 whiskey
• 3/4 oz honey syrup (1:1 honey to water)
• 3 dashes Angostura bitters
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 wide strip orange peel

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Add 2 oz bourbon whiskey, 3/4 oz honey syrup, and 3 dashes of Angostura bitters into a mixing glass.
2. Step 2: Fill the mixing glass with large ice cubes and stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds to chill without over-diluting.
3. Step 3: Strain the mixture into a rocks glass over a single large clear ice cube.
4. Step 4: Express the oils of a wide strip of orange peel over the surface by holding it skin-side down and twisting firmly, then rub it around the rim and rest it on the glass.
5. Step 5: Add 1 whole cinnamon stick as garnish, standing upright for aroma.