Muddled Citrus Bourbon Old Fashioned

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A vibrant twist on the classic Old Fashioned, featuring fresh citrus muddled with bourbon and bitters for a bright, balanced sip. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together bourbon, simple syrup, orange peel 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.

Prep: 5 min Serves 1 Cocktails & Beverages cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Place 1 large strip of orange peel and 1 small strip of lemon peel in a mixing glass. Add 1/4 oz simple syrup and 3 dashes of Angostura bitters. Gently muddle to release citrus oils without pulverizing the peel.
  2. Step 2: Pour 2 oz bourbon into the mixing glass filled with ice cubes to the brim. Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds to chill and dilute slightly.
  3. Step 3: Strain the mixture over a single large clear ice cube in a rocks glass.
  4. Step 4: Express a fresh orange peel over the surface by holding it skin side down and twisting to release oils, then rim the glass and rest the peel on the side as garnish.

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