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Maple Old-Fashioned

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Maple Old Fashioned cocktail
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell

This twist on the classic whiskey cocktail is the perfect companion to the fall season.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    5 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes 1

Ingredients

2 ounces rye whiskey or bourbon
1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
Dash of Angostura bitters
Orange peel (for garnish)

Preparation

  1. Mix whiskey, maple syrup, bitters, and 1 tsp. water in an old-fashioned glass until syrup is dissolved. Add a single large ice cube, then garnish with orange peel.

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