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Easy Peppermint Old Fashioned

A simple holiday twist on a classic Old Fashioned made with bourbon, peppermint syrup, and bitters. Festive enough for Christmas parties, but balanced enough for bourbon fans year round.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 1 cocktail
Calories 220 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing glass
  • 1 Jigger
  • 1 Bar spoon
  • 1 Fine strainer or julep strainer
  • 1 Rocks glass
  • Large ice cube mold optional

Ingredients
  

  • 2 oz bourbon
  • 0.5 oz peppermint simple syrup
  • 2-3 dashes Angostura bitters
  • Ice 1 large cube

Garnish

  • 1 small peppermint stick
  • 1 strip orange peel
  • 1 small rosemary sprig

Instructions
 

  • Combine ingredients. Add the bourbon, peppermint simple syrup, and bitters to a mixing glass.
  • Add ice and stir. Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir for 15 to 20 seconds, until well chilled and slightly diluted.
  • Strain into glass. Strain into a rocks glass over one large ice cube (or fresh ice).
  • Garnish and serve. Garnish with a small peppermint stick or mini candy cane. Add an orange peel and/or rosemary sprig if desired. Serve immediately.
Keyword alcoholic drink, bourbon cocktail, old fashioned, winter drink