Irresistible Bourbon Maple Old Fashioned Recipe Perfect for Fall
A cozy fall cocktail combining smoky bourbon, sweet maple syrup, and bright citrus flavors, perfect for autumn evenings or festive gatherings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz bourbon
- 1/2 oz pure maple syrup
- 2–3 dashes Angostura bitters
- Orange peel
- Luxardo cherry or maraschino cherry
- Ice cubes or sphere
Instructions
- Place a large ice cube or sphere in an Old Fashioned glass.
- Pour 2 oz (60 ml) of bourbon into the glass, followed by 1/2 oz (15 ml) of pure maple syrup.
- Add 2-3 dashes of Angostura bitters. Optionally, try flavored bitters like orange or chocolate.
- Using a bar spoon, gently stir the ingredients for about 20 seconds to combine and chill the drink.
- Peel a strip of orange zest, twist it over the glass to release the oils, and place it in the drink.
- Add a Luxardo cherry on top for a final touch.
- Serve and enjoy your Bourbon Maple Old Fashioned.
Notes
[‘Choose a high-quality bourbon for the best flavor.’, ‘Use pure maple syrup for authentic richness.’, ‘Stir the drink thoroughly to blend flavors and chill evenly.’, ‘Fresh orange peel provides the best aroma and flavor.’, ‘Experiment with flavored bitters or additional ingredients like spiced rum or apple cider for variations.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 150200
- Sugar: 12
- Carbohydrates: 12
Keywords: bourbon cocktail, fall drink, old fashioned, maple syrup cocktail, autumn cocktail