Naughty and Spiced Old Fashioned

NAUGHTY AND SPICED OLD FASHIONED😍

The weather outside might be frightful, but this Spiced Maple Old Fashioned is so delightful. The warmth from the bourbon paired with warming spices like cinnamon, star anise, and cardamom will make your taste buds sing. The perfect cocktail for Christmas Eve Eve, or for sharing with family (near or far) this Christmas. 

Ingredients:

Spiced Maple Syrup*:

*Makes enough for 2-3 servings.

• ½ cup maple syrup

• 2 cinnamon sticks

• 8 cardamom pods, broken

• 4 whole cloves

• 1 star anise

• 1 orange peel

For the Old Fashioned (per 1 serving):

• 2 ounces (¼ cup bourbon)

• 1 oz fresh orange juice

• 1-2 dashes orange bitters

• 1 ½ -2 tbsps spiced maple syrup

• Large ice cube

• Orange peel

Directions:

For the Spiced Maple Old Fashioned:

• Add maple syrup, cinnamon sticks, cardamom pods, cloves, star anise and orange peel to a saucepan on medium heat. Simmer for 8-10 minutes, then shut off the heat and strain.

• Pour orange juice, orange bitters, and spiced maple syrup to a whiskey glass and stir.

• Add a large ice cube and pour over the bourbon. Gently stir to combine.

• Express the oil of an orange peel over the glass and add in. Enjoy!

• *If you are not a big Old Fashioned fan, but like bourbon, feel free to top this off with ginger beer for a refreshing cocktail!