Gingerbread Old Fashioned
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Gingerbread Old Fashioned
Description
The Gingerbread Old Fashioned uses bourbon as its base spirit, enhanced by the spiced sweetness of gingerbread syrup and a few dashes of bitters. The drink is assembled in a short glass by stirring the spirits and syrup with ice, allowing the flavors to meld and chill while avoiding excessive dilution by removing some ice after stirring. Its warm, slightly spicy notes come from the gingerbread syrup and cinnamon garnish, complemented by the bright citrus element from an orange slice or peel. The cocktail is a modern twist on the classic Old Fashioned, emphasizing bourbon's richness with festive, sweet spices.
Serving with a cinnamon stick and orange slice adds aroma and visual appeal. For batching, the recipe scales up proportionally, allowing preparation of multiple servings chilled in advance. Using large ice cubes or molds helps slow melting, preserving the intended balance of flavors. Adjusting the amount of gingerbread syrup customizes sweetness to taste, ensuring the cocktail suits individual preferences.
Ingredients
Cocktail
- 2 ounces bourbon
- 1 ounce gingerbread syrup
- 3 dashes bitters
- ice
Garnish
- orange slice
- cinnamon stick
Instructions
- Add bourbon, gingerbread syrup, and bitters to a short cocktail glass.
- Stir well to combine.
- Add ice and stir vigorously to chill. Remove all or some of the ice to avoid over diluting the drink.
- Garnish with orange peel or slice and a cinnamon stick.
Notes
- To batch for multiple servings, multiply ingredient quantities and chill in a pitcher before serving.
- Use large ice cubes to minimize dilution and maintain the bourbon-forward profile.
- After stirring to chill, remove some or all ice to keep the drink from becoming too diluted.
- Adjust gingerbread syrup quantity to suit desired sweetness level.
- Stir the cocktail in the serving glass rather than shaking for proper texture and clarity.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 222 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 222kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Sodium | 17mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 19mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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