Maple Old Fashioned Cocktail Recipe

Kate Donahue | Food Babbles

Maple Old Fashioned Cocktail is totally delicious and not overly sweet. Great maple and orange flavors.

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I’m not gonna lie. I’m a gal who really enjoys a good cocktail. No, I’m not a lush by any means, but I appreciate a well-made cocktail and enjoy leisurely sipping on one while out to dinner or during a special occasion with family or friends.

If that cocktail is a spin off an old classic and is far from basic, even better. The holidays are a time of celebration and merriment. Festive times such as these are usually celebrated with good food, good friends and of course, good drink!

Margaritas are a fun summertime cocktail that makes even the simplest backyard barbecue feel instantly more festive but who says the margarita can’t bring a little warmth to these cooler months? When I’m entertaining, I love impressing my guests by spinning off a classic margarita with something a little more elegant like a floral Hibiscus Rose Margarita.

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They’re always intrigued by the edible sweet candied hibiscus flower that floats in the bottom of this beautiful pink cocktail. Talk about a show stopper! It looks fancy but it’s oh so very easy to create without much fuss at all.

Another favorite cocktail of mine is an Old Fashioned. A sugar cube, whisky and bitters together with a twist of orange or lemon peel make a simple, classic cocktail that has stood the test of time. As much as I love the original, I absolutely adore this Maple Old Fashioned even better.

A touch of high-grade maple syrup replaces the sugar cube, bourbon and bitters mingle with more citrus notes thanks to a squeeze of orange juice. Surprisingly, this cocktail is not overly sweet. This Maple Old Fashioned recipe is a worthy spinoff of the classic that is sure to get everyone in a festive mood and ready to celebrate the holidays!

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Maple Old Fashioned Cocktail Recipe

  2 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 ounce Pure Maple Syrup, Preferably Grade A Dark Amber
  • 1 ounce Orange Juice
  • 1/4 ounce Lemon Juice
  • 8 dashes Angostura Bitters
  • 1 Orange Slice, With peel on
  • 1 Vanilla Bean, Split and seeds scraped
  • Ice Cubes
  • 4 ounces Bourbon
  • Sparkling Seltzer Water, Chilled

Directions

  1. In a cocktail shaker, add maple syrup, orange juice, lemon juice, bitters, orange slice and vanilla bean.
  2. Muddle orange slice and vanilla bean.
  3. Add bourbon and a handful of ice. Shake well.
  4. Fill an Old Fashion glass half with ice.
  5. Divide mixture in cocktail shaker evenly between two glasses then top with chilled seltzer.
  6. Garnish with an orange slice, if desired.

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Author: Kate Donahue
Recipe Yields: 2 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes

Nutrition Facts

Servings Per Recipe 2

Amount Per Serving
Calories from Fat 0
Calories 224

% Daily Value*
0%
Total Fat 0g
0%
  Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Sodium 2mg
4%
Total Carbohydrate 11g
0%
  Dietary Fiber 0g
  Sugars 9g
0%
Protein 0g

* Percent Daily Value are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrition Facts are estimated based on ingredients and data provided by Fat Secret. Please consult a doctor if you have special dietary needs.
Kate Donahue

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Kate babbles about all things food on her own blog, Food Babbles, and about feeding her girls the best way. Here on Food Fanatic, she wows us with her commitment to homemade, fresh baking, week after week.

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