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Cinnamon Sugar Old Fashioned Cocktail Recipe

Cinnamon Sugar Old Fashioned Cocktail Recipe
This Cinnamon Sugar Old Fashioned gives the classic cocktail a warm, cozy twist with cinnamon syrup, a sugared rim, and rich bourbon. It’s the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and strong—ideal for chilly nights or impressing guests with a flavorful upgrade on tradition.
John
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Serving Size 1 Cocktail

Equipment

  • Mixing glass
  • Bar spoon
  • Jigger
  • Strainer
  • Old-fashioned or rocks glass
  • Plate for rimming
  • Peeler (for orange garnish)
  • Large ice cube tray
  • Tongs
  • Small spoon or brush (for rim prep)

Ingredients

  • 2 oz bourbon or rye whiskey
  • 0.5 oz cinnamon simple syrup
  • 2 –3 dashes Angostura bitters
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon sugar for rimming glass
  • 1 large ice cube
  • 1 orange peel garnish
  • 1 cinnamon stick garnish

Instructions

  • Mix cinnamon and sugar on a plate for the rim.
  • Rub the rim of a rocks glass with an orange peel, then dip it into the cinnamon sugar.
  • In a mixing glass, combine bourbon, cinnamon syrup, and bitters.
  • Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir for 15–20 seconds until well chilled.
  • Add a large ice cube to your prepared glass.
  • Strain the cocktail into the glass over the ice.
  • Garnish with a cinnamon stick and an orange peel