A Jolly Old Fashioned
This Jolly Old Fashioned is a perfect, cozy cocktail to settle into holiday evenings at home. Homemade cardamom-infused maple syrup, mixed with bourbon, lemon and orange juices, and bitters.
You can also check out my other festive cocktails like the Merry Mistletoe Margarita.
You can make it extra fancy with a spicy sweet rim and sugared cranberries on top. Yes, it’s not a traditional old-fashioned. This is a Jolly Christmas old-fashioned cocktail, so it is special to serve up.
Lastly, if you make this Jolly Old Fashioned, be sure to leave a comment! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram!
Jolly Old Fashioned Recipe
Ingredients
Maple Cardamon Syrup
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 tbsp cardamom pods, lightly crushed
Old Fashioned
- 2 oz bourbon
- 1 oz lemon juice
- 1 oz orange juice
- 1-3 tbsp maple cardamom syrup
- 2 dashes bitters
- ginger beer to top up
- sugared cranberries and cinnamon stick for garnish
Instructions
- 1. To make the maple cardamon simple syrup. In a medium pot, bring 1/4 cup water, maple syrup, cinnamon stick, and cardamom to a boil over high heat. Boil for 2-3 minutes, then remove from the heat. Let cool. This syrup makes enough for about 6 drinks.
If desired, rim your glass (see note).2. In a rocks glass, gently stir together the bourbon, lemon juice, orange juice, bitters, and 1-3 tablespoons of cardamon syrup. Add ice and top off with ginger beer. Garnish with sugared cranberries and a cinnamon stick.
SUGARED CRANBERRIES
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1. In a medium bowl, stir together 2 cups fresh cranberries with 1/2 cup pure maple syrup. Let sit for 10-15 minutes. Strain the cranberries, then add them to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
2. Toss the cranberries with 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar until all the cranberries are coated. Allow the cranberries to dry, in a single layer, for at least one hour.
Notes
Spicy Sweet Rim: On a small plate, mix 1 tablespoon coarse sugar, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, and a pinch of cayenne. Run a lemon wedge around the rim of your glass and dip into the sugar mix.
