Christmas Old Fashioned Cocktail Recipe

christmas old fashioned topped with cranberries and cinnamon stick

5 from 20 votes

Christmas Old Fashioned Cocktail Recipe

This Christmas Old Fashioned Cocktail is like a warm hug in a glass. It's a festive twist on the bourbon old fashioned that marries the aromatic flavors of exotic spices and cinnamon with the rich depth of cocoa all in one lovely glass.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: alcoholic drinks, beverages, Vegan Beverages

Cuisine: All

Diet: Low Calorie, Low Fat, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: serving

Calories: 220kcal

Author: Deborah

Ingredients

2 oz bourbon
2 oz fresh squeezed orange juice
1 tbsp pure maple syrup add more if you prefer a sweeter cocktail
1 ginger beer use as a topper
2 dashes angostura bitters

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Instructions

In a tall glass or cocktail shaker, add the bourbon, orange juice, maple syrup and angostura bitters.
Stir with a long spoon or shake for 10 seconds in your cocktail shaker.
Pour into a rocks glass.
Top with ginger beer and add a large ice cube.
Garnish with an orange slice, cinnamon stick, fresh cranberries and/or a sprig of rosemary. Enjoy!

Notes

You can either mix this drink in a glass with a spoon, then pour over ice or use a cocktail shaker to mix.

Avoid diluting the recipe by not adding ice until you're ready to pour into a glass.

For best results, chill the rocks glass before making the drink by rinsing it with water and sticking in the freezer for 10 minutes.

If you prefer a sweeter drink, you can increase the maple syrup to 1.5 tablespoons. For a less sweet version, reduce it to 1 teaspoon.

Freshly squeezed orange juice is recommended for the best flavor; however, store bought will also work.

Use a spicy, strong ginger beer to add warmth and depth to the cocktail. Adjust the amount depending upon how strong you want the ginger flavor to be.

This cocktail can be made in larger quantities and served in a pitcher or punch bowl. Just adjust the servings you need in the recipe card below for the number of people you're serving and stir the ingredients in a pitcher or punch bowl. Then, let your guests top with ginger beer individually.

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