Cozy Gingerbread Old Fashioned
The Gingerbread Old Fashioned is a taste of Christmas. This holiday drink combines all of the greatest Christmas flavors with bourbon.
Equipment
- 1 Cocktail Shaker
Ingredients
- 2 oz bourbon
- ½ oz gingerbread syrup Torani will be the easiest to find.
- 2-3 dashes aromatic bitters orange bitters or angostura bitters
- orange peel optional
- gingerbread cookie for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Glass: Take a rocks glass and, if desired, rim it with crushed gingerbread cookie crumbs for an extra festive touch.
- Add Ice: Fill the glass with ice cubes. This will ensure your cocktail stays perfectly chilled.
- Pour Bourbon: Pour 2 ounces of your preferred bourbon into the glass.
- Add Gingerbread Syrup: Measure and add 1/2 ounce of gingerbread syrup to infuse the cocktail with warm, spicy flavors.
- Dash of Bitters: Add 2-3 dashes of aromatic bitters for that classic Old Fashioned bitterness.
- Stir Well: Give the ingredients a gentle stir to combine and chill the concoction.
- Garnish: Express the oils from an orange peel over the drink by giving it a twist, then drop it into the glass for a citrusy aroma. Optionally, garnish with a small gingerbread cookie on the rim.
- Sip and Savor: Your Gingerbread Old Fashioned is ready to be enjoyed. Take a sip and let the festive flavors dance on your palate.