Whiskey Barrel-Aged Maple Old Fashioned Cocktail
A refined Old Fashioned cocktail featuring maple syrup and barrel-aged whiskey, balanced with orange zest and bitters. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together barrel-aged whiskey, pure maple 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 150 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 barrel-aged whiskey
- 1/2 oz pure maple syrup
- 3 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1 twist orange peel
- as needed ice cubes
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a mixing glass, combine 2 oz barrel-aged whiskey, 1/2 oz pure maple syrup, and 3 dashes Angostura bitters.
- Step 2: Add enough ice cubes to fill the glass halfway and stir gently for 30 seconds until well chilled and slightly diluted.
- Step 3: Strain the cocktail into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
- Step 4: Express the oil of 1 orange peel over the drink by twisting it skin-side down, then rub the peel around the rim and drop it into the glass as garnish.








