Fall Spiced Old Fashioned

Sip into fall with our Fall Spiced Old Fashioned: a cozy twist on a perennial classic. The spiced simple syrup called for in this recipe can also be used in other cocktails (Bee’s Knees, Margarita or a Daiquiri, to name just a few) or try it in your morning coffee for extra fall vibes. Pumpkin spice, who? I developed this cocktail using Rye Whiskey and Applejack brandy for an added depth of flavor but going all-in with whatever favorite bourbon you have on hand will be equally as delicious.

Fall Spiced Old Fashioned

• 1 oz Rittenhouse Rye Whiskey

• 1 oz Laird’s Applejack Brandy

• 1/2 oz fall spiced simple syrup (see recipe below)

• 2 dashes Orange Angostura bitters

Add all the ingredients to a mixing glass filled with ice. Stir until well combined. Strain into an old-fashioned tumbler over a giant ice cube. Garnish with an orange peel. Enjoy!

Fall Spiced Simple Syrup (makes about 1 cup)

• 1 1/4 cup sugar

• 1 cup water

• 6 cinnamon sticks (crushed)

• 1 tablespoon whole cloves

• 5 whole nutmeg (split in half or crushed)

Add sugar and water to a saucepan and boil on medium heat until all the sugar has dissolved. Add the spices and steep for at least 24 hours. Strain the spices and transfer the syrup to a container. Keep refrigerated for up to one month.