Whiskey-Infused Maple Old Fashioned Cocktail
A smooth, subtly sweet whiskey cocktail featuring rich maple syrup and aromatic bitters, perfect for sipping and imbibing slowly. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together bourbon 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 160 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
- 1/2 oz pure maple syrup
- 3 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1 strip orange peel
- as needed ice cubes
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Instructions
- Step 1: Place 2 oz bourbon whiskey and 1/2 oz pure maple syrup into a mixing glass. Add 3 dashes of Angostura bitters.
- Step 2: Fill the mixing glass with ice cubes and stir gently for 20 seconds until the mixture is well chilled and slightly diluted.
- Step 3: Strain the cocktail into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice cubes, then express the oils of 1 strip of orange peel over the drink and drop it in as garnish.









