Maple Old Fashioned
The Old Fashioned is a bourbon classic, but this fall-inspired version adds a touch of maple syrup to bring in the season’s sweetness.
Here’s how to make it:
Prep: 5 mins
Ingredients:
2 oz bourbon (Buffalo Trace, Elijah Craig, or Knob Creek work great)
1/2 oz pure maple syrup
2 dashes of Angostura bitters
Orange peel, for garnish
Amarena cherry
Instructions:
1. Combine bourbon, maple syrup, and bitters in a mixing glass.
2. Fill the glass with ice and stir until well chilled.
3. Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with ice.
4. Express the oil from the orange peel over the drink, then use the peel and cherry as a garnish.
Pair this seasonal Maple Old Fashioned with pecan pie, charcuterie, or holiday ham.