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Maple Old Fashioned Cocktail

A cozy and smooth cocktail blending bourbon, maple syrup, and bitters, garnished with orange peel and a cherry, perfect for Thanksgiving.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Beverage, Cocktail
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cocktail
  • 2 ounces 2 ounces bourbon Choose a balanced bourbon that you enjoy.
  • 0.25 ounces ¼ ounce maple syrup Adjust sweetness as needed.
  • 2 dashes 2 dashes Angostura bitters Can substitute with orange bitters.
  • Orange peel, for garnish Twist to release oils before garnishing.
  • Maraschino cherry, for garnish Or use a cocktail cherry.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pour 2 ounces of bourbon into a rocks glass.
  2. Measure ¼ ounce of maple syrup and add it to the glass.
  3. Add 2 dashes of Angostura bitters.
  4. Stir the bourbon, maple syrup, and bitters until well combined.
  5. Gently drop in one large ice cube or 3 to 4 regular ice cubes.
  6. Garnish with a strip of orange peel and a maraschino cherry.
  7. Serve right away.

Notes

Best served fresh. Refrigerate measured ingredients up to 1 day in advance. Use fresh, solid ice for optimal flavors.