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Clove and Orange Old Fashioned Cocktail

Clove and Orange Old Fashioned Cocktail Recipe
This Clove and Orange Old Fashioned is a cozy, spiced twist on the classic. Bourbon, homemade clove-cinnamon syrup, orange bitters, and a pop of citrus blend for a warm, complex, and festive cocktail.
John
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Serving Size 1 cocktail

Equipment

  • Rocks glass or old fashioned cocktail glass
  • Bar spoon
  • Jigger or small measuring cup
  • Fine-mesh strainer
  • Kitchen torch (optional)
  • Small saucepan
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Large ice cube

Ingredients

  • 2 oz bourbon whiskey
  • 1/2 oz cinnamon and clove simple syrup or clove simple syrup
  • 2 dashes orange bitters
  • 1 dash aromatic bitters
  • 1/4 oz fresh orange juice
  • 1 large ice cube
  • orange peel or brûléed orange slice for garnish
  • cinnamon stick for garnish, optional
  • whole cloves or ground cloves for syrup or garnish

Instructions

  • Add cinnamon and clove simple syrup, orange bitters, aromatic bitters, and fresh orange juice to the glass.
  • Fill the glass with a large ice cube.
  • Pour in the bourbon whiskey over the ice.
  • Stir gently for about 20-30 seconds until well mixed and chilled.
  • Express the orange peel over the drink and drop it in as a garnish.
  • Optional: Top with a brûléed orange slice; use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar on a slice of orange.
  • Optional: Add a cinnamon stick or a few whole cloves for extra aroma and decoration.

Notes

For homemade cinnamon and clove syrup, simmer equal parts water and sugar with cinnamon sticks and cloves for 10 minutes, then strain. Add more syrup for sweetness. A large ice cube keeps the drink cold without dilution. Brûléed orange slices and extra spices are optional but festive. For a non-alcoholic twist, swap bourbon for spiced apple cider.