Winter Old Fashioned Cocktail

Do you enjoy a classic old fashioned? Well here is a winter version! The addition of the rosemary and maple brown sugar simple syrup, adds a cozy vibe to the classic. A smooth, velvety taste to each sip, the rosemary adds that earthy tone to the classic cocktail.

This is enjoyed by itself, but preferably with friends or family nearby a fireplace! Or after a hearty dinner, which is how we drank it the other evening, was a perfect nightcap.

Want to also note that we used dark brown sugar instead of regular white sugar because it has molasses. The molasses end up making the simple syrup thicker and silkier, which pairs nicely with the bourbon. We used Maker’s Mark Bourbon for this recipe, our personal preference.

Hope you enjoy this little twist on the classic old fashioned cocktail! If you do make it, please remember to tag me on Instagram! Curtis and I both love seeing people make the cocktails we share.

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Winter Old Fashioned

Course Drinks

Cuisine Cocktails

Keyword old fashioned

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Servings 1 drink

Ingredients

Maple Brown Sugar Simple Syrup

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup dark brown sugar
• 3/4 cup 100% real maple syrup

Old Fashioned

• 1 1/2 oz bourbon
• 3/4 oz simple syrup
• 5-6 dashes angostura bitters
• 1 large ice cube
• 1 sprig rosemary
• 1 orange twist (optional)

Instructions

Maple Brown Sugar Simple Syrup

1. Add water, brown sugar and maple syrup to saucepan.

2. Bring to a boil and take off heat.

3. Once sugar is dissolved, then put it into a jar with a lid and cool in fridge.

Old Fashioned

1. Put large ice cube into whiskey glass.

2. Add bitters to glass.

3. Then add simple syrup and bourbon to glass and stir ingredients. Add sprig of rosemary and orange twist to garnish. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Brown sugar has molasses, which is why it is chosen for this simple syrup. It ends up making the simple syrup thicker and silkier.