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, 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 "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
- 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.
