Spiced Bourbon Old Fashioned: Maple & Orange

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A modern, aromatic take on the Old Fashioned featuring house-made spice syrup, aged bourbon, and a bright orange twist. This recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, brings together Bourbon Whiskey, Spiced Syrup, 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 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.

Prep: 10 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 210 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a mixing glass, add bourbon, spiced syrup, and orange bitters, then stir with a bar spoon for 20 seconds until well combined and the syrup dissolves.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 large ice cube to the mixing glass and stir gently for 45 seconds until the glass is frosty and the drink is properly diluted.
  3. Step 3: Strain the mixture into a chilled rocks glass filled with a fresh ice cube.
  4. Step 4: Express the orange peel over the drink by twisting it over the glass to release essential oils, then drop it into the drink.
  5. Step 5: Place a Luxardo cherry on top of the orange peel for a decorative finish.

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