Spiced Old Fashioned

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-12 · Updated 2026-07-12

A refined take on the classic Old Fashioned emphasizing warm spices and deep caramel notes for a rich sipping experience. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together rye whiskey, Angostura bitters, and large clear ice cube 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 "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" 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 rye whiskey
• 1/2 oz spiced simple syrup (cinnamon, clove, star anise)
• 3 dashes Angostura bitters
• 1 large clear ice cube
• 1 wide strip orange peel

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Add 2 oz rye whiskey, 1/2 oz spiced simple syrup, and 3 dashes of Angostura bitters into a mixing glass.
2. Step 2: Fill the mixing glass with large ice cubes and stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds to chill and dilute slightly.
3. Step 3: Place one large clear ice cube into a rocks glass.
4. Step 4: Strain the stirred mixture over the single ice cube in the rocks glass.
5. Step 5: Express a wide strip of orange peel over the surface to release oils, then rub it around the rim and rest it elegantly on the glass edge.