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picture of a maple pecan old fashioned on a brisk fall day

Maple Pecan Old Fashioned

A very easy-to-make variation off of the Old Fashioned cocktail. This recipe is perfect for fall and crisp weather.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 1 serving
Calories 180 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Cocktail Shaker

Ingredients
  

  • 2 oz bourbon Woodford Reserve is great here
  • ½ oz maple syrup Grade A is best here
  • 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
  • Orange Twist for zest and garnish
  • Toasted Pecans for garnish and flavor

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing glass with ice, combine the bourbon, maple syrup, and Angostura bitters.
  • Stir gently until the mixture is chilled.
  • Strain the concoction into a rocks glass filled with a large ice cube.
  • Express the orange twist over the drink, ensuring those zesty oils drop into the glass, then toss it in.
  • Garnish with a couple of toasted pecans.
  • Sip, savor, and let the autumnal warmth wrap around you.
Keyword fall drink, maple, old fashioned, pecan