Cocktail recipe

Maple Old Fashioned

A smooth Old Fashioned with rich maple sweetness.

Cocktail List 5 minutes
About measurement options
Metric (ml)
Volumes are shown in millilitres or litres.
US (fl oz, cups and spoons)
Uses US fluid ounces, cups and spoons. 1 US fl oz ≈ 29.57 ml.
Imperial (UK and Canada)
The UK and Canada share the imperial fluid ounce. 1 imperial fl oz ≈ 28.41 ml. Small volumes are shown in ml.
Bar (parts and dashes)
On CocktailFun, 1 part = 30 ml. Dashes stay as dashes. Very small volumes may be shown in ml.
Maple Old Fashioned

Description

The Old Fashioned is one of the oldest and most iconic cocktails, dating back to the early 19th century. Traditionally made with whiskey, sugar, bitters, and a citrus twist, it embodies simplicity and balance. The Maple Old Fashioned replaces sugar with pure maple syrup, adding a subtle earthy sweetness and a silky mouthfeel that perfectly complements bourbon or rye.

This variation is especially popular during autumn and winter, making it a natural fit for Thanksgiving and Christmas. The maple syrup not only enhances the whiskey’s caramel and vanilla notes but also adds seasonal warmth, making it a refined yet approachable holiday cocktail.

Ingredients

  • 60 ml Bourbon (or rye)
  • 10 ml Maple syrup
  • 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
  • 1 dash Orange bitters
  • 1 piece Orange Peel

Equipment needed

Bar Spoon

Instructions

  1. Add maple syrup and bitters to a mixing glass.
  2. Pour in whiskey, then add ice and stir until well-chilled and silky.
  3. Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.
  4. Express an orange peel over the drink, rub the rim, and garnish.

Recommended glassware

Rocks Glass
Rocks Glass (Recommended)

A classic short tumbler for drinks served on the rocks.

180–300 ml Compact tumbler for ice-based serves.

Best for: Whiskey on the rocks, Negroni, Old Fashioned, spirits over ice.

Garnish: Ideal for twists, cherries, and clear cubes.

Quick facts

5 minutes Easy Approx. 34.3% ABV Large ice cube
Love this recipe? Share it with a friend or save it for later.
Facebook X WhatsApp Pinterest Email

Also try

Afterglow Old Fashioned
Afterglow Old Fashioned

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

 Aperol Sour
Aperol Sour

A zesty and bittersweet twist on the classic sour, the Aperol Sour combines citrus brightness with Aperol’s signature orange and herbal notes, finished with a silky froth.

 Gingerbread Old Fashioned
Gingerbread Old Fashioned

A holiday twist on the Old Fashioned with warm spice and sweetness.

 Strawberry Basil Sazerac Sour
Strawberry Basil Sazerac Sour

A fragrant rye sour with strawberry, basil and a whisper of absinthe.

More ways to explore

Browse related themes and categories for similar cocktails.

7 Thanksgiving-Inspired Cocktails Collections Whiskey Cocktails Collections Whiskey Cocktails for Slow Evenings Collections Autumn Themes Elegant Cocktails Themes Whiskey & Bourbon Cocktails Themes