Maple Old Fashioned

Name: Maple Old Fashioned
Prep time: 3 min
Total time: 3 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 oz bourbon; 0.5 oz maple syrup (grade A dark); 2 dashes angostura bitters; orange peel (garnish)

A warming twist on the classic with rich maple sweetness replacing traditional sugar

bourbonEasy~32% ABV

MethodStirGlassRocks GlassIcelarge cubeGarnishorange peel

Recipe

Serves1

Ingredients

2 ozbourbon
½ ozmaple syrup(grade A dark)
2 dashesangostura bitters
orange peelgarnish

Tools

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Instructions

1Add maple syrup and bitters to a mixing glass
2Add bourbon and fill with ice
3Stir for about 30 seconds until well chilled
4Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube
5Express the oil from an orange peel over the drink and drop it in

#classic#spirit-forward#autumn#winter-warmer

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History & Origin

A modern variation of the Old Fashioned that emerged in craft cocktail bars during the 2000s. The maple syrup adds depth and autumnal character to this timeless whiskey drink. It became especially popular in New England and Canadian bars.

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