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Afterglow Old Fashioned recipe.

Afterglow Old Fashioned layers Bourbon with Maple syrup, Bitters, and Orange bitters tincture for a deeper, aromatic cocktail built for slower sipping.

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Afterglow Old Fashioned

Description

Afterglow Old Fashioned takes a familiar cocktail structure and gives it a more distinctive point of view. The recipe combines Bourbon, Maple syrup, Bitters, Orange bitters tincture, and Expressed citrus peel. Dilution matters here: enough water opens the aromatics and softens the edges, while over-dilution would flatten the character of the spirit and modifiers.

It suits an unhurried evening, a pre-dinner pour or a late-night drink when you want something composed rather than flashy. Use fresh ice and serve promptly so the texture and aroma arrive at their best.

Ingredients

  • 50 ml Bourbon
  • 10 ml Maple syrup
  • 2 dashes Bitters
  • 5 ml Orange bitters tincture
  • Ice
  • Expressed citrus peel

Equipment needed

Bar Spoon – Used to stir the drink smoothly with ice before serving.

Instructions

  1. Add the liquid ingredients to a mixing glass with plenty of ice.
  2. Stir until very cold and lightly diluted.
  3. Strain into the prepared glass over fresh ice or served straight up.
  4. Garnish with a clean aromatic finish and serve immediately.

Recommended glassware

Lowball Glass
Lowball Glass (recommended)

A short, sturdy glass for spirit-forward cocktails served over ice.

180–300 ml Short, wide, heavy-bottomed tumbler.

Best for: Old Fashioned, Negroni, Boulevardier, Whiskey Sour over ice, Rusty Nail.

Garnish: Great for orange twists, cherries, and large clear ice cubes.

Coupe Glass
Coupe Glass

An elegant stemmed glass for shaken or stirred cocktails served up.

Useful alternative if the primary glass is not available.

120–240 ml Stemmed glass with a broad shallow bowl.

Best for: Daiquiri, Sidecar, Manhattan served up, Gimlet, Clover Club.

Garnish: Great for expressed citrus peels, cherries, and small edible flowers.

Quick facts

5 mins Easy Approx. 24% ABV 0.5 units 255 kcal Fresh ice Mocktail option
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