Description
This Maple Old Fashioned is a sophisticated twist on the classic cocktail, featuring the deep caramelized sweetness of pure maple syrup. Paired with a robust whiskey and aromatic bitters, this drink offers a warm, well-balanced blend of smoky, sweet, and slightly bitter notes. Perfect for slow sipping and elegant gatherings, this easy-to-make cocktail is a must-try for whiskey lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz whiskey (bourbon or rye)
- ¼ oz pure maple syrup (preferably grade A dark amber)
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1 large ice cube
- 1 orange peel (for garnish)
- 1 cocktail cherry (optional)
Instructions
- Chill the glass: Place a rocks glass in the freezer for a few minutes or fill it with ice water and let it sit while preparing the drink.
- Combine ingredients: In a mixing glass, add the whiskey, maple syrup, and bitters.
- Stir with ice: Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir gently for 20–30 seconds until well-chilled.
- Strain: Remove the ice from the chilled rocks glass and strain the cocktail into it over a large ice cube.
- Express the orange peel: Twist the orange peel over the drink to release its oils, then run it along the rim of the glass before placing it inside.
- Optional cherry garnish: Add a cocktail cherry for a touch of sweetness.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Variations: Swap whiskey for aged rum or brandy for a unique flavor profile.
- Bitters Experimentation: Try orange bitters for a citrusy kick or smoked bitters for a bolder, richer taste.
- Adjusting Sweetness: Reduce the maple syrup to ⅛ oz for a drier drink or increase slightly for a sweeter sip.
- Best Ice Choice: A large ice cube melts slower, preventing excessive dilution.
- Non-Alcoholic Option: Replace whiskey with a non-alcoholic whiskey alternative or unsweetened black tea for a similar depth of flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktail, Beverage, dinner
- Method: Stirred
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: ~170 kcal
- Sugar: ~6g
- Sodium: ~2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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