Christmas Bourbon Old Fashioned Recipe

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 2 oz bourbon
• 2 oz fresh squeezed orange juice
• 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
• 1 ginger beer (to top)
• 2 dashes angostura bitters

Instructions

1. In a tall glass or cocktail shaker, add the bourbon, fresh squeezed orange juice, pure maple syrup, and angostura bitters.
2. Stir with a long spoon or shake for 10 seconds in the cocktail shaker until well mixed.
3. Pour the mixture into a rocks glass.
4. Add a large ice cube to the glass and top the drink with ginger beer to your preferred taste.
5. Garnish the cocktail with an orange slice, cinnamon stick, fresh cranberries, and/or a sprig of rosemary. Enjoy immediately.

Notes

• You can either mix this drink directly in the serving glass with a spoon then pour over ice, or use a cocktail shaker for a more chilled mix.
• Avoid diluting the cocktail by adding ice only after mixing the ingredients and just before serving.
• Chill the rocks glass before making the drink by rinsing it with cold water and placing it in the freezer for 10 minutes for best results.
• Adjust sweetness by modifying the maple syrup: use up to 1.5 tablespoons for a sweeter cocktail or reduce to 1 teaspoon for less sweetness.
• Freshly squeezed orange juice is recommended for optimal flavor; store-bought juice is an acceptable alternative.
• Choose a spicy and strong ginger beer to add warmth and depth. Adjust the ginger beer quantity to suit your taste preferences.
• This cocktail recipe can be scaled up for multiple servings in a pitcher or punch bowl. Guests can add ginger beer individually when serving.