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An old fashioned cocktail on ice with an orange peel and cherries.
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Maple Old Fashioned

The woodsy flavor of pure maple syrup complements the vanilla, oak, and caramel notes of bourbon in a truly delightful and unique maple old fashioned.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Cocktails
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1
Author: Rachel Gurk

Ingredients

For 1 Drink

  • 2 dashes angostura bitters
  • 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup, or to taste
  • small splash of water (about ¼ teaspoon)
  • 2 ounces bourbon (or rye)
  • orange wedge and cherry, for garnish

For a Crowd (4 drinks)

  • ½ teaspoon Angostura bitters (8 dashes)
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon water
  • 1 cup bourbon (or rye)

Instructions

  • Add the bitters, maple syrup, and water to a rocks glass (or pitcher). Stir gently to combine. 
    2 dashes angostura bitters, 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup, or to taste, small splash of water
  • Fill the glass with ice and then top with bourbon (or rye).
    2 ounces bourbon
  • Garnish with an orange wedge and/or cherry. 
    orange wedge and cherry, for garnish
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Variations: If you prefer a sweeter drink, feel free to add more maple syrup or a sugar cube. If you really love maple flavor, add a drop of pure maple extract. For a fun variation, add ½ ounce of freshly squeezed orange juice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cocktail | Calories: 192kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 0.03g | Fat: 0.03g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 100mg | Sugar: 12g | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.1mg

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