Niles Spiced Tea Old Fashioned
A warm, spiced twist on the classic Old Fashioned with black tea-infused bourbon and hints of cinnamon and orange. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together black tea-infused bourbon, cinnamon 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 210 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
- 2 oz black tea-infused bourbon
- 0.25 oz cinnamon syrup
- 2 dashes orange bitters
- 1 large ice cube
- 1 wide strip orange peel
- 1 cinnamon stick
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Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare your glass by placing a large clear ice cube inside a rocks glass.
- Step 2: In a mixing glass filled with ice, pour 2 oz black tea-infused bourbon, 0.25 oz cinnamon syrup, and 2 dashes of orange bitters.
- Step 3: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds to chill and dilute slightly.
- Step 4: Strain the mixture over the large ice cube in your rocks glass.
- Step 5: Express the oils of a wide orange peel over the surface, twist it, and rest it on the rim.
- Step 6: Garnish with a cinnamon stick placed upright in the glass.







