Smoky Honey Maple Old Fashioned
A rich and smoky twist on the classic Old Fashioned, sweetened with honey and maple syrup for depth. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together bourbon, honey syrup (1:1 honey and water), maple syrup 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 bourbon
- 1/2 oz honey syrup (1:1 honey and water)
- 1/4 oz maple syrup
- 3 dashes peychaud’s bitters
- 1 wide strip orange peel
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Instructions
- Step 1: Place 1/2 oz honey syrup and 1/4 oz maple syrup into a mixing glass. Add 3 dashes Peychaud’s bitters.
- Step 2: Pour in 2 oz bourbon and fill the mixing glass with large clear ice cubes.
- Step 3: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds to chill and dilute slightly.
- Step 4: Strain into a rocks glass over a single large clear ice cube.
- Step 5: Express a wide strip of orange peel over the surface, twisting to release oils, then rim the glass and rest the peel inside as garnish.
