Orange Cinnamon Old Fashioned
Warm up with this Orange Cinnamon Old Fashioned cocktail. With spiced simple syrup and a bruleed orange garnish, it’s a cozy twist on a classic.
Equipment
- Small saucepan
- Spice packet or coffee filter with twine (if using ground spices)
- Strainer
- Baking sheet
- Kitchen torch (or oven broiler)
- 2 Cocktail glasses
Ingredients
Cocktail:
- 4 oz bourbon whiskey
- 2 oz cinnamon and clove simple syrup see recipe below
- 8 dashed orange bitters
- 2 tsp freshly squeezed orange juice
Bruleed Orange Garnish:
- 2 orange slices
- 1 tsp brown sugar
Cinnamon and Clove Simple Syrup:
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 3 cinnamon sticks or 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp whole cloves or equivalent in ground cloves
Instructions
Make the Cinnamon and Clove Simple Syrup:
- Combine water, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, and cloves in a small saucepan. If using ground spices, place them in a spice packet or coffee filter secured with twine.
- Simmer over low heat for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Strain out the spices and let the syrup cool completely. Store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Prepare the Bruleed Orange Garnish:
- Slice two orange rounds and place them on a baking sheet. Sprinkle each with ½ tsp brown sugar.
- Use a kitchen torch to melt and caramelize the sugar, or place them under the oven broiler until caramelized. Let cool slightly before adding to the cocktail.
Assemble the Cocktails:
- In two Cocktail glasses, add 1 oz cinnamon and clove simple syrup, 2 oz bourbon, 1 tsp orange juice, and 4 dashes of orange bitters to each glass. Stir well.
- Add 1–2 large ice cubes to each glass. Top with a bruleed orange slice and, optionally, a cinnamon stick. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 235kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 0.3gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.03gTrans Fat: 0.01gSodium: 15mgPotassium: 68mgFiber: 2gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 37IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 49mgIron: 0.5mg
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