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Christmas Old Fashioned Recipe

Sip into the holidays with this easy Christmas Old Fashioned cocktail recipe made with bourbon, gingerbread syrup, and festive garnishes.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Cocktails
Keyword: christmas old fashioned
Servings: 1
Calories: 233kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the cocktail:

  • 2 oz bourbon whiskey
  • 1 oz gingerbread simple syrup see recipe below
  • 3 dash angostura bitters
  • 1 orange peel cut it in an oval shape or just a simple strip for garnish
  • Pomegranate seeds optional

For the gingerbread simple syrup:

  • 1 cup white granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tsp cloves
  • ½ tsp black peppercorns optional
  • 3 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 fresh ginger root about 4" peeled or unpeeled

Instructions

To make the Christmas Old Fashioned:

  • Place 1 large ice cube (or 2 smaller ones) into a rocks glass.
  • Pour in the bourbon, then add the gingerbread simple syrup. Stir gently to combine.
  • Dash in the Angostura bitters, and stir again until the flavors are well blended.
  • Optional: Add in an additional big ice cube.
  • Express a strip of orange peel over the glass for aroma. Then, garnish with the peel and a few pomegranate seeds.

To make the gingerbread simple syrup:

  • Chop the ginger finely to release maximum flavor.
  • In a saucepan, combine water and sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
  • Add the ginger, cloves, and cinnamon sticks. Simmer for a few minutes, then remove from heat.
  • Let the syrup cool to room temperature so the spices infuse deeply.
  • Strain using a fine mesh sieve and store in a sealed jar.

Notes

Gingerbread syrup recipe makes about 2 cups so approximately enough for 16 cocktails.

Nutrition

Calories: 233kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 44mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg