Portuguese Orange and Cinnamon Old Fashioned

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-23 · Updated 2026-06-23

A warm twist on the classic Old Fashioned featuring Portuguese orange and a hint of cinnamon spice. This recipe, ready in about 8 minutes, brings together rye whiskey, simple syrup, and Angostura 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

• 2 oz rye whiskey
• 0.25 oz simple syrup
• 3 dashes Angostura bitters
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 wide strip orange peel

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Place 0.25 oz simple syrup, 3 dashes Angostura bitters, and 1 cinnamon stick into a mixing glass.
2. Step 2: Pour 2 oz rye whiskey over the ingredients and fill the glass with large ice cubes.
3. Step 3: Stir gently for 30 seconds with a bar spoon to chill and infuse the cinnamon flavor.
4. Step 4: Strain into a rocks glass over a single large clear ice cube.
5. Step 5: Express the wide strip of orange peel over the surface to release oils, then rim the glass and rest it inside as garnish.
6. Step 6: Optionally, lightly toast the cinnamon stick over a flame before adding for enhanced aroma.