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Maple Old Fashioned recipe.

A smooth Old Fashioned with rich maple sweetness.

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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 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 mins Easy Approx. 34.3% ABV Large cube Mocktail option
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