One of the simplest whiskey cocktails there is – vanilla cinnamon old fashioned will quickly become your favourite! Check our pro tips to make the best Vanilla Old Fashioned!
As a mum, I don’t get to go out for drinks very often. Hence, we call our friends over and make our drinks at home! And with New Year’s right round the corner, I have been experimenting with our mixes this week, and I think I have found the perfect winter cocktail – the Old Fashioned.
I have elevated this classic with a lovely twist that’s perfect for the cold winters With notes of lavender and cinnamon, this is one of those warming drinks that smell like all your favorite things about the holiday season! We love our whiskey here, so believe me when I tell you this version of Old Fashioned is amaze and you need to try it this season 🎄
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Why Is It Called Old Fashioned
I always wondered why the cocktail was named Old Fashioned. So I did a bit of googling. Apparently, cocktails were just about gaining popularity in the 1860s. While some people loved to experiment with flavours, others would crave the simple stuff they drank before cocktails became a thing. So they’d say “Hey, can I have it the old-fashioned way?” Old habits die hard?
The Old Fashioned is equally loved by whiskey enthusiasts and cocktail lovers alike. It’s a beautiful and elegant drink, with complex flavours, yet it’s so simple to make! The perfect blend of sweet, bitters and a light spice works almost poetically with the Bourbon whiskey.
Old Fashioned Ingredients
Whiskey – the main ingredient and the base of this recipe. We have used bourbon whiskey for its sweeter, vanilla, oak, and caramel notes. But rye whiskey will work too
Angostura bitters – adds aromatic depth and gentle spice that balance the sweetness of sugar, reduce the intensity of whiskey, and help round up flavors for more depth
Simple syrup – to add a dash of sweetness to the cocktail
Vanilla extract and cinnamon – these aren’t traditional ingredients, but they add a lovely flavor and aroma that makes it sooo perfect for winters!
Orange wedge – the peel and wedge separated to infuse some citrus-y freshness and vibrance
Richa’s Top Tips
- Good quality ingredients are a must!
- Don’t use vanilla essence because it has a very synthetic flavour that just doesn’t work. Use pure vanilla extract instead.
- Bourbon can be substituted with rye whisky.
- You can add some orange zest while making the syrup to get that citrusy zing and elevate the flavour
- Use a big cube of ice, that’s how it’s traditionally done!
- Show off your bartending skills by flaming the orange peel lightly before squeezing it over the cocktail!
Food Pairings
Because of its smoky flavours, the old fashioned goes really well with meat roasts and barbecues.
- Sticky Chicken Wings
- Chicken Shawarma
- Chipotle Pulled Pork
- Lamb Chops with Figs
- Spicy Bacon Deviled Eggs
- Bacon Mushroom Chicken Roulade
This might be slightly different than the traditional Old Fashioned out there, but trust me, once you try this version, it’s going to change the game for you! Subtle, sweet, citrus-y and super warming, these are the flavors you just won’t be able to have enough.
If you try this recipe, be sure to send me your recreations over on my Instagram @my_foodstory. It’s always so fun hearing from you guys!
Vanilla Cinnamon Old Fashioned
Ingredients
- 60 ml Bourbon Whiskey
- 2 dashes Angostura Bitters or Orange juice
- 30 ml Simple Syrup
- 1 dash Vanilla Extract
- 1 stick Cinnamon
- 1 wedge Orange peel and flesh separated
- Ice as required
Instructions
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Squeeze the orange pulp and add along with simple syrup, vanilla extract and bitters to an old fashioned glass and stir to combine.
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Add ice cubes, orange peel and the cinnamon stick. Pour whiskey into the glass, on the rocks (ice) and mix using a stirrer to combine.
Nutrition
This article was researched and written by Urvi Dalal.
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