Christmas Old-Fashioned Cocktail

With orange bitters and honey syrup, this sweet and smoky Scotch Old-Fashioned Cocktail is a surefire way to enjoy Scotch whisky.

Course Cocktail

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings drink

Calories 198kcal

In a mixing glass, add the gingerbread simple syrup and bourbon. Stir together.
Pour into a glass with a large ice cube or ice ball. Or, if using a mixing glass, pour it over the ice in a rocks glass.
Add a few dashes of orange bitters and garnish it with a cocktail cherry or a sugared cranberry.

First, grab a medium saucepan and add the sugar and water. Warm over medium heat.
Add the sugar, water, molasses, cinnamon stick, allspice berries and orange zest.
Stir until the sugar has dissolved, then turn the heat to low and cook for another 15 minutes. Don’t let it boil. Remove from heat.
Once the mixture has cooled slightly, discard the orange zest and spices. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Store in an airtight, food-safe container like a glass bottle or mason jar for up to 1 month.

Add a small amount of sweetener to start — you can always add a little more if you feel like the drink needs it.

Plan ahead and make large ice cubes. They melt slower than regular ice, keeping your drink strong and not watered down.

Use a zero-proof spirit whiskey to make a booze free option.

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