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Brown Sugar Old Fashioned Cocktail Recipe

Brown Sugar Old Fashioned Cocktail Recipe
This Brown Sugar Old Fashioned is a cozy twist on the classic. The deep richness of brown sugar simple syrup combined with smooth bourbon, citrus, and a touch of spice makes this a perfect cocktail for chilly nights or relaxed evenings with friends.
John
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Serving Size 1

Equipment

  • Rocks glass or cocktail glass
  • Jigger
  • Bar spoon or stir stick
  • Muddler
  • Peeler or small knife
  • Mixing glass (optional)
  • Large ice cube or ice sphere
  • Strainer (if mixing separately)
  • Small saucepan (if making brown sugar syrup)

Ingredients

  • 2 oz bourbon whiskey
  • ½ oz brown sugar simple syrup 1:1 dark brown sugar and water
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • 1 dash orange bitters
  • 1 large ice cube or ice sphere
  • 1 orange peel for garnish
  • 1 cinnamon stick for garnish (optional)
  • 1 tsp extra dark brown sugar optional, for rimming glass

Instructions

  • Add ½ oz brown sugar simple syrup to the bottom of a rocks glass.
  • Add 2 dashes Angostura bitters and 1 dash orange bitters.
  • Stir gently to combine the syrup and bitters.
  • Pour in 2 oz bourbon whiskey.
  • Add 1 large ice cube or ice sphere to the glass.
  • Stir for 20–30 seconds until well chilled.
  • Twist 1 orange peel over the glass to release oils, then drop it in as garnish.
  • Add 1 cinnamon stick for a fragrant garnish (optional).
  • (Optional) Rub the rim of the glass with orange peel and dip it in extra dark brown sugar for a sweet finish.