Rusty Tractor Old Fashioned
A rugged take on an old fashioned that combines rich maple syrup and a hint of earthy spices for a drink as hardworking as a tractor. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together rye whiskey, pure maple 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 195 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
- 0.5 oz pure maple syrup
- 3 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1 wide strip orange peel
- 1 large clear ice cube
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Instructions
- Step 1: Place 0.5 oz pure maple syrup and 3 dashes of Angostura bitters into a mixing glass.
- Step 2: Pour in 2 oz rye whiskey and stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds until well chilled and slightly diluted.
- Step 3: Prepare a rocks glass with a single large clear ice cube.
- Step 4: Strain the mixture over the ice cube into the rocks glass.
- Step 5: Express a wide strip of orange peel over the surface by twisting it to release its oils, then rub the peel around the rim before resting it in the glass.
- Step 6: Serve with no straw to encourage slow sipping.
