Maple-Syrup Bourbon Old Fashioned

A smooth, sweet-tart twist on the classic Old Fashioned, where maple syrup adds a warm, autumnal depth to bourbon.

Cuisine: General

Category: Cocktails & Drinks

Prep: 5 minutes. Cook: 0 minutes.

Serves 1.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a chilled rocks glass, add 0.5 oz pure maple syrup and 2 dashes Angostura bitters, then stir with 0.25 oz water until fully dissolved and the syrup is incorporated.
  2. Step 2: Pour 2 oz bourbon into the glass and stir gently for 20 seconds to combine, ensuring the syrup and bitters are evenly distributed.
  3. Step 3: Add ice cubes and stir for 30 seconds until the drink is well-chilled and diluted to a smooth, refreshing consistency.
  4. Step 4: Express the oils of a thin orange twist over the drink by pressing it against the rim, then drop it into the glass as garnish.