Stirred Berry-Spiced Whiskey Old Fashioned

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-20 · Updated 2026-06-20

Robust whiskey enriched with a hint of warm spices and fresh berry notes, stirred to a silky smooth finish. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together rye whiskey, blackberry syrup, Angostura 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.

Ingredients

• 2 oz rye whiskey
• 1/2 oz blackberry syrup
• 2 dashes Angostura bitters
• 1 dash orange bitters

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Fill a mixing glass with large ice cubes to chill while preparing the ingredients.
2. Step 2: Pour 2 oz rye whiskey, 1/2 oz blackberry syrup, 2 dashes Angostura bitters, and 1 dash orange bitters into the mixing glass.
3. Step 3: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds until well chilled and slightly diluted.
4. Step 4: Strain the mixture over a single large clear ice cube in a rocks glass.
5. Step 5: Express an orange peel wide strip over the glass to release oils, then rim the glass and place the peel on the ice cube.
6. Step 6: Garnish with a fresh blackberry skewered on a cocktail pick resting on the glass rim.