Velvet Ari’s Honey Vanilla Old Fashioned

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-13 · Updated 2026-07-13

A smooth, honey-sweetened spin on the classic Old Fashioned, with warm vanilla undertones. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together Bourbon whiskey, Honey syrup (2:1 honey to water), Vanilla extract 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 Bourbon whiskey
• 0.5 oz Honey syrup (2:1 honey to water)
• 2 dashes Vanilla extract
• 3 dashes Angostura bitters
• 1 Large ice cube
• 1 wide strip for garnish Orange peel
• 1 for garnish Luxardo cherry

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Place 2 oz bourbon, 0.5 oz honey syrup, 2 dashes vanilla extract, and 3 dashes Angostura bitters into a mixing glass filled halfway with ice cubes.
2. Step 2: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds until well chilled and slightly diluted.
3. Step 3: Strain the mixture into a rocks glass over a single large clear ice cube.
4. Step 4: Express the oils of a wide orange peel strip over the surface by twisting it firmly, then rim the glass and set the peel on the ice.
5. Step 5: Garnish with one Luxardo cherry skewered on a cocktail pick and rest it alongside the orange peel.