Festive Bourbon Old Fashioned with Orange and Ginger Recipe

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

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

Garnishes

• 1 orange slice
• 1 cinnamon stick
• Fresh cranberries
• Sprig of rosemary

Instructions

1. In a tall glass or cocktail shaker, add the bourbon, fresh squeezed orange juice, pure maple syrup, and angostura bitters.
2. Stir the mixture well with a long spoon or shake for 10 seconds in a cocktail shaker to blend all flavors thoroughly.
3. Pour the mixed cocktail into a rocks glass, preferably chilled with a large ice cube to keep the drink cold without diluting it quickly.
4. Top the drink with ginger beer to add sparkling spice, then garnish with an orange slice, a cinnamon stick, fresh cranberries, and a sprig of rosemary for an aromatic festive presentation.
5. Enjoy your refreshing Christmas Old Fashioned cocktail immediately.

Notes

• You can mix this drink directly in a glass with a spoon or use a cocktail shaker for more thorough blending.
• Do not add ice until ready to pour to avoid diluting the cocktail too early.
• For best results, chill the rocks glass by rinsing with cold water and placing in the freezer for 10 minutes before use.
• Adjust the sweetness by increasing maple syrup to 1.5 tablespoons for a sweeter drink or reducing to 1 teaspoon for less sweetness.
• Freshly squeezed orange juice is recommended for optimal flavor, though store-bought can be used.
• Use a strong, spicy ginger beer to add warmth and depth; adjust quantity based on your preferred ginger intensity.
• This cocktail can be made in larger batches in a pitcher or punch bowl, allowing guests to top with ginger beer individually.