Spiced Old Fashioned gives a seasonal holiday twist to this classic cocktail with a homemade cinnamon thyme syrup. Perfect for celebrating.
Are you ready for the holidays? I am and I’m not. This is a super busy time of year, but I really love having all the kids home and getting in some quality family time.
Each year I like to come up with a new beverage to serve during the holidays. Because we all feel a bit nostalgic I thought it would be nice to make a classic cocktail like an Old Fashioned, but give it a seasonal twist with this Spiced Old Fashioned recipe.
During the holiday season you can’t go wrong with flavors of cinnamon, orange and thyme. They seem to be everyone’s favorite for the season.
I made my own cinnamon thyme syrup for this recipe. It is really simple and gives you enough to make enough cocktails for your small holiday gatherings.
Old Fashioned Drink Recipe
Here are some commonly asked questions
Can I use a sugar substitute?
I have not personally tried it, so I can’t say how that would turn out. But if you would like to try it, I suggest a product that offers a 1:1 swap. Please let me know how it turns out.
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HOW DO YOU MAKE a Spiced Old Fashioned?
Make the Cinnamon Thyme Syrup
- In a small saucepan, combine the water and brown sugar. Bring to a boil and cook until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- Remove from the heat, add in the cinnamon, thyme, and cardamom and allow it to steep for 30 minutes.
- Transfer to an airtight bottle or jar and keep refrigerated between uses.
Make the Cocktail
- Add bourbon or whiskey along with cinnamon thyme syrup, water, and aromatic bitters to a shaker and stir them gently with a spoon.
- Pour into a rocks (or champagne) glass and garnish with a cinnamon stick, sprig of thyme, and orange peel if desired.
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To make a Spiced Old Fashioned you will need…
- water
- brown sugar
- cinnamon sticks
- thyme stems
- cardamom pods
- bourbon or rye whiskey
- cinnamon thyme syrup
- water
- aromatic bitters*
- Orange peel and cinnamon stick for garnish
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How is this Spiced Old Fashioned different from the traditional old fashioned cocktail?
A traditional old fashioned calls for simple syrup, water, bitters, ice cubes, bourbon whiskey, orange, and maraschino cherry.
This recipe calls for bourbon or whiskey along with cinnamon thyme syrup, water, and aromatic bitters – garnished with a cinnamon stick, sprig of thyme, and orange peel.
Can this recipe be doubled?
Yes, absolutely. If you need to make this for a crowd, by all means, double or triple as needed.
Products I love when making this old fashioned cocktail…
This recipe for an old fashioned is SUPER EASY and delicious – and if you’re like me this time of year, then you maybe already have some of these items on hand OR maybe you have never made a cocktail like this before, & you might be a bit nervous – but you’re going to love it. I have made a list below of the things I absolutely can’t live without when it comes to making this drink recipe.
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Spiced Old Fashioned
Ingredients
For the Cinnamon Thyme Syrup
- 1 cup of water
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 10 thyme stems
- 4 cardamom pods
For the Cocktail
- 2 ounces bourbon or rye whiskey
- ½ ounce cinnamon thyme syrup
- ½ ounce water
- 2 dashes aromatic bitters*
- Orange peel and cinnamon stick for garnish optional
Instructions
Make the Cinnamon Thyme Syrup
- In a small saucepan, combine the water and brown sugar. Bring to a boil and cook until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- Remove from the heat, add in the cinnamon, thyme, and cardamom and allow it to steep for 30 minutes.
- Transfer to an airtight bottle or jar and keep refrigerated between uses.
Make the Cocktail
- Add bourbon or whiskey along with cinnamon thyme syrup, water, and aromatic bitters to a shaker and stir them gently with a spoon.
- Pour into a rocks (or champagne) glass and garnish with a cinnamon stick, sprig of thyme, and orange peel if desired.
Notes
Nutritional information for the recipe is provided as a courtesy and is approximate. Please double-check with your own dietary calculator for the best accuracy. We at Yummi Haus cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site.
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