Spiced Old Fashioned Twist
Spiced Old Fashioned Twist
Ingredients
For the Spiced Simple Syrup
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cinnamon sticks, broken
- 2 star anise pods
For Each Cocktail
- 2 fluid ounces bourbon
- 1/2 fluid ounce spiced simple syrup
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1 orange peel, for garnish
- 1 large ice cube, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Spiced Simple Syrup: In a small saucepan, combine water, granulated sugar, cinnamon sticks, and star anise pods. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely. Bring to a gentle simmer, then remove from heat. Let the mixture steep for at least 15 minutes, or until cooled to room temperature. Strain out the spices and discard them. Store the syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
⏱️ 15 min
- 2
Assemble the Cocktail: For each cocktail, add 2 fluid ounces of bourbon, 1/2 fluid ounce of the prepared spiced simple syrup, and 2 dashes of Angostura bitters to a mixing glass.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Stir and Serve: Add a generous amount of ice to the mixing glass. Stir well with a bar spoon for about 30 seconds, until thoroughly chilled and slightly diluted.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Garnish: Place a large ice cube into an Old Fashioned glass. Strain the cocktail mixture over the ice. Express the oils from an orange peel by twisting it over the drink, then drop it into the glass as a garnish. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Spiced Old Fashioned Twist
Ingredients
For the Spiced Simple Syrup
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cinnamon sticks, broken
- 2 star anise pods
For Each Cocktail
- 2 fluid ounces bourbon
- 1/2 fluid ounce spiced simple syrup
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1 orange peel, for garnish
- 1 large ice cube, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Spiced Simple Syrup: In a small saucepan, combine water, granulated sugar, cinnamon sticks, and star anise pods. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely. Bring to a gentle simmer, then remove from heat. Let the mixture steep for at least 15 minutes, or until cooled to room temperature. Strain out the spices and discard them. Store the syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
⏱️ 15 min - 2
Assemble the Cocktail: For each cocktail, add 2 fluid ounces of bourbon, 1/2 fluid ounce of the prepared spiced simple syrup, and 2 dashes of Angostura bitters to a mixing glass.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Stir and Serve: Add a generous amount of ice to the mixing glass. Stir well with a bar spoon for about 30 seconds, until thoroughly chilled and slightly diluted.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Garnish: Place a large ice cube into an Old Fashioned glass. Strain the cocktail mixture over the ice. Express the oils from an orange peel by twisting it over the drink, then drop it into the glass as a garnish. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min