Stirred Spiced Vanilla Old Fashioned

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-09 · Updated 2026-06-09

A warm, cozy twist on the classic Old Fashioned featuring rich vanilla and aromatic spices. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together bourbon whiskey, vanilla syrup, and 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 "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 bourbon whiskey
• 1/2 oz vanilla syrup
• 3 dashes Angostura bitters
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 large clear ice cube
• 1 wide strip orange peel

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Place a large clear ice cube in a rocks glass.
2. Step 2: In a mixing glass filled halfway with ice cubes, combine 2 oz bourbon whiskey, 1/2 oz vanilla syrup, and 3 dashes of Angostura bitters.
3. Step 3: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds until well chilled and slightly diluted.
4. Step 4: Strain the mixture into the rocks glass over the large ice cube.
5. Step 5: Express a wide strip of orange peel over the surface, twisting to release the oils, then rub it around the rim and rest it inside the glass alongside a cinnamon stick for aroma.