Gingerbread Old Fashioned
This gingerbread old fashioned recipe is a festive twist on a classic old fashioned. Boozy and bold, this easy cocktail recipe is perfect for those who love a simple “on the rocks” kind of drink.
Servings: 1 Cocktail
Calories: 188kcal
Ingredients
Gingerbread Syrup Ingredients
- ¾ Cup water
- ¾ Cup granulated sugar
- 3 Tablespoons molasses
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Cocktail Ingredients
- ½ oz gingerbread simple syrup
- 4 dashes Angostura bitters
- 2 oz bourbon
- 1 large ice cube or 3-4 smaller ice cubes
Instructions
Gingerbread Syrup
- Place all ingredients (except the vanilla extract) into a small saucepan over medium heat and stir to combine. Bring contents to a slow boil (avoid a rolling boil), then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer simple syrup until molasses and sugar have dissolved (about 5-10 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Remove the gingerbread syrup from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Allow the syrup to cool completely before storing.
- Transfer the simple syrup to an air-tight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Cocktail
- Add bourbon, gingerbread simple syrup, and bitters to a lowball glass (or rocks glass)
- Add 1 large ice cube (or 3-4 smaller ice cubes) and stir slowly until drink is cooled (about 30-seconds)
- Kick back, sip slowly, and enjoy!
Notes
*Note: time to make this recipe is for mixing your cocktail, it does not include time to make the gingerbread simple syrup. If you need to mix up your gingerbread syrup, add 10 minutes to the total time.
*Get more details on our homemade gingerbread simple syrup here.
Nutrition
Calories: 188kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 10mg | Sugar: 11g | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 1mg
