Lemon-Brandy Old Fashioned with Spiced Bitters

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A twist on the classic old fashioned cocktail featuring brandy, lemon zest, and aromatic spiced bitters for a warm, balanced drink. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together Brandy, Simple 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 160 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.

Prep: 5 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 160 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a rocks glass, add 1/4 oz simple syrup and 3 dashes of Angostura bitters.
  2. Step 2: Add 2 oz brandy and gently stir to combine the syrup and bitters with the spirit for 15 seconds.
  3. Step 3: Fill the glass with 1 large clear ice cube and stir slowly for another 20 seconds to chill and dilute slightly.
  4. Step 4: Express the oils of 1 large strip of lemon peel over the glass by pinching it skin side down, then rub the peel around the rim and drop it into the glass as garnish.

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