Candied Orange Old Fashioned

The Old Fashioned is a classic, bourbon-forward cocktail made with muddled sugar, bitters, and water, topped with a bourbon that you wouldn’t mind sipping straight up. It’s traditionally garnished with an orange peel and a cherry. This smooth sipper doesn’t stray too far from the original. Instead of the classic garnishes, it’s finished off with a sprig of rosemary (‘tis the season) and a quick candied orange slice for a little touch of holiday warmth.

Author: Craft Chew

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Candied Orange Old Fashioned

This twist on the classic cocktail adds a quick candied orange and a fresh sprig of rosemary!

Ingredients

• 1 tsp. sugar (plus more for candied orange)
• 2-3 dashes bitters
• 1 tsp. water (or more)
• 2 oz. bourbon
• thinly sliced orange
• fresh sprig rosemary

Instructions

1. On a heat-safe surface, sprinkle about a teaspoon of sugar over an orange slice. With a Brulee torch, char the orange until it reaches your desired color.
2. In a lowball glass, stir together sugar, bitters, and water. Add a large ice cube and top with your favorite sipping bourbon.
3. Garnish with the candied orange and rosemary sprig.
4. Cheers!