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, 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 "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 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.