Clove and Nutmeg Old Fashioned Cocktail Recipe
A cozy, spiced twist on the timeless Old Fashioned. Infused with clove and nutmeg, this cocktail offers warmth, richness, and a bit of citrusy brightness—perfect for chilly nights or fall gatherings.
Equipment
- Old fashioned glass
- Mixing glass or small pitcher
- Bar spoon
- Jigger
- Muddler (optional, for cloves)
- Fine mesh strainer (optional)
- Ice cube tray (large cube preferred)
- Peeler (for orange garnish)
Ingredients
- 2 oz bourbon or whiskey
- ¼ oz spiced simple syrup simmer sugar, water, cloves, nutmeg
- 2 dashes orange bitters
- 2 dashes aromatic bitters like Angostura
- 1 orange peel garnish
- 1 pinch ground nutmeg
- 2 whole cloves optional, for aroma or garnish
- 1 large ice cube or 3–4 smaller cubes
Instructions
- In a mixing glass, combine bourbon, spiced simple syrup, orange bitters, aromatic bitters, ground nutmeg, and whole cloves (if using).
- Add ice and stir for about 30 seconds to chill and combine the ingredients.
- Strain the drink into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.
- Express the orange peel over the glass to release its oils, then drop it in.
- Optional: float a clove on top for extra aroma.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.