Smoky Mesquite Old Fashioned

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A deep, smoky twist on the classic Old Fashioned inspired by desert notes, featuring mesquite honey and smoky bitters. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together bourbon, mesquite honey syrup, smoked 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 190 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: 7 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 190 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a mixing glass, add 2 oz bourbon, 1/2 oz mesquite honey syrup, and 3 dashes of smoked bitters.
  2. Step 2: Fill the mixing glass with ice cubes to the brim and stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds until well chilled and slightly diluted.
  3. Step 3: Place one large clear ice cube into a rocks glass.
  4. Step 4: Strain the stirred cocktail over the ice cube in the rocks glass.
  5. Step 5: Express a wide strip of orange peel over the glass by holding it skin-side down and twisting to release oils, then rub the peel around the rim and rest it on the ice.
  6. Step 6: Garnish by skewering a maraschino cherry and resting it on the rim or beside the orange peel.

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