Spiced Apple Old Fashioned
A smoky, sweet twist on the classic Old Fashioned, featuring spiced apple and bourbon for a cozy, autumnal cocktail. This recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, brings together Bourbon, Apple juice, Orange 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 220 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 cup Apple juice
- 2 dashes Orange bitters
- 1 tbsp Brown sugar
- 1 Cinnamon stick
- 1/2 cup Diced apple
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
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Instructions
- Step 1: Muddle 1/2 cup diced apple with 2 dashes orange bitters in a mixing glass until fragrant and slightly crushed.
- Step 2: Add 2 oz bourbon, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 1 cinnamon stick. Stir vigorously for 30 seconds to dissolve sugar.
- Step 3: Fill a rocks glass with ice. Strain the mixture into the glass, then add 2 dashes Angostura bitters.
- Step 4: Garnish with a cinnamon stick and a thin apple slice. Serve with a twist of lemon peel.
