Christmas Party Old Fashioned
Looking for a delicious Old Fashioned cocktail recipe that will be a massive hit at your next Christmas Party? We've got you covered.
Equipment
- 1 saucepan
- 1 cocktail mixing glass
Ingredients
Christmas-Infused Simple Syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 4-5 whole cloves
- 1 orange pill
- ½ cup cranberries
Old Fashioned Ingredients
- 2 oz bourbon or rye whiskey
- ½ oz Christmas-infused simple syrup
- 2-3 dashes Angostura bitters
- Orange peel
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Prepare the Christmas-infused simple syrup: In a saucepan, combine water, sugar, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, orange peel, and cranberries. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Allow it to simmer for 5-7 minutes to infuse the flavors. Remove from heat, let it cool, and strain to remove solids. Your Christmas-infused simple syrup is ready.
- Build the Old Fashioned: In a mixing glass, combine 2 oz of bourbon or rye whiskey with 1/2 oz of the Christmas-infused simple syrup. Add 2-3 dashes of aromatic bitters.
- Stir and Strain: Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir the ingredients well to chill the mixture and properly dilute the drink. Strain the mixture into a glass with a large ice cube.
- Garnish: Express the oils from an orange peel over the drink by giving it a twist, then drop the peel into the glass for added aroma.
- Serve and Enjoy: Sip and savor the rich, festive flavors of your Christmas Party Old Fashioned. The warmth of the spices and the hint of cranberry will undoubtedly bring holiday cheer to your cocktail experience.