Gingerbread Old Fashioned -

5 from 5 votes

Gingerbread Old Fashioned

A little bit of gingerbread syrup transforms a classic cocktail into this Gingerbread Old Fashioned. This warm and cozy drink is perfect for the holidays!

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: gingerbread, old fashioned

Servings: serving

Calories: 162kcal

Author: David

Ingredients

For the Gingerbread Syrup

1¼ cups granulated sugar
1¼ cups water
1 cup chopped and peeled fresh ginger
2 cinnamon sticks
10 whole cloves
½ tsp ground allspice
½ tsp cracked black peppercorn
½ tsp ground nutmeg
¼ tsp kosher salt
½ cup honey

For the Gingerbread Old Fashioned

2 ounces bourbon or rye whiskey
1-2 tsp gingerbread syrup or more depending on preference
3 dashes Angostura bitters can substitute orange bitters or cardamom bitters
2 ” piece of orange peel
{optional} cinnamon stick for garnish

Instructions

For the Gingerbread Syrup

Using a small saucepan, add all of the ingredients except for honey.
Place over low heat, stirring occasionally until sugar has completely dissolved (~15 minutes).
Increase heat to medium and bring mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally.
Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat and pour mixture through cheesecloth into a clean container with a top.
Add honey and stir until well combined (~1-2 minutes).
Seal container and store in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

For the Gingerbread Old Fashioned

Using a mixing glass, add bourbon, gingerbread syrup and bitters. Add ice and stir until well combined.
Strain mixture into rocks glass over a large ice cube.
Hold the orange peel over glass and twist. Rub orange peel around the rim of the glass and drop peel into drink. (Optional: Using a kitchen torch or match, lightly toast the exterior portion of the orange peel before twisting.)
{Optional} Garnish with cinnamon stick before serving.
Serve with gingerbread cookies for a fun holiday vibe.

Notes

Gingerbread Syrup recipe credit: Jorge Centeno, Deer Path Inn (Lake Forest, IL)

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