Fall Old-Fashioned
A drink — bourbon and star anise carry it.
contains alcohol
Ingredients
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Metric
- 2 cups bourbon
- 1 star anise
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 12 whole cloves
- 1 split vanilla bean
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon water
- 4 dashes Angostura Aromatic Bitters
- 2 ounces infused bourbon
Steps
- Place bourbon and spices in a glass jar with a lid.
- Allow to infuse for 24 hours, shaking occasionally.
- Strain the bourbon into a clean jar. This makes enough for 8 cocktails.
- Make the cocktail: Add the maple syrup, water, and bitters to the bottom of an old-fashioned glass.
- Add the ice and the bourbon, and stir for about 30 seconds.
- Garnish with orange peel: Rub a piece of orange peel around the rim of the glass and drop it in.
Nutrition (estimated, per serving)
| Calories | 449 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 16.2 g |
| Fat | 4.2 g |
| Carbs | 89.0 g |
| Fiber | 13.4 g |
| Sodium | 17 mg |