Maple-Smoked Old Fashioned
A modern twist on the classic, featuring smoked maple syrup and orange bitters for depth and warmth, perfect for chilly evenings. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together Bourbon, Pure maple syrup, and 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 180 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
- 1.5 oz Bourbon
- 0.75 oz Pure maple syrup
- 2 dashes Orange bitters
- 1 dash Angostura bitters
- 1 Orange twist
- 1 cube Ice
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a mixing glass, combine 1.5 oz bourbon, 0.75 oz pure maple syrup, 2 dashes orange bitters, and 1 dash Angostura bitters.
- Step 2: Add 1 ice cube and stir slowly for 30 seconds until the mixture is chilled and the syrup dissolves completely, feeling the glass cool to the touch.
- Step 3: Strain into a chilled rocks glass over a fresh ice cube, then express the oils from a 1 orange twist over the drink, garnishing with the twist.
