Smoky Citrus Barrel-Aged Old Fashioned

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A smooth, smoky twist on the classic Old Fashioned, enhanced with barrel-aged bourbon and bright citrus notes. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together barrel-aged bourbon, demerara 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.

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

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Place 1 large clear ice cube into a rocks glass.
  2. Step 2: In a mixing glass filled with ice cubes to the brim, pour 2 oz barrel-aged bourbon, 1/2 oz demerara syrup, and add 3 dashes of Angostura bitters.
  3. Step 3: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds to chill and dilute slightly.
  4. Step 4: Strain the mixture over the ice cube in the rocks glass.
  5. Step 5: Express the oils of 1 large strip of orange peel over the surface by holding it over the glass and twisting, then rub the peel around the rim before resting it inside the glass as garnish.

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