Klondike Frosted Old Fashioned
A refreshing twist on the classic Old Fashioned with a frosted touch and a hint of winter spice, inspired by the Klondike Solitaire theme. This recipe, ready in about 4 minutes, brings together rye whiskey, demerara sugar syrup, 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 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 rye whiskey
- 1/2 oz demerara sugar syrup
- 3 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1 wide strip orange peel
- 1 large clear ice cube
- enough for mixing ice cubes
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Instructions
- Step 1: Place a mixing glass filled halfway with ice cubes. Pour in 2 oz rye whiskey, 1/2 oz demerara sugar syrup, and 3 dashes of Angostura bitters.
- Step 2: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds, chilling the mixture without diluting.
- Step 3: Place one large clear ice cube into a rocks glass. Strain the chilled mixture over the ice cube.
- Step 4: Express a wide strip of orange peel over the surface to release oils, then twist and rest it on the rim as garnish.
