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Almond Old Fashioned (bourbon based)

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Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
2 fl oz Bourbon whiskey
1⁄3 fl oz Adriatico Amaretto Liqueur
1⁄6 fl oz Demerara/Muscovado/brown sugar syrup (2 sugar to 1 water)
1 dash Angostura Aromatic Bitters

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How to make

Glassware

Serve in an Old-fashioned glass

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill an OLD-FASHIONED GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of toasted almonds.

Method

  1. STIR all ingredients with ice.
  2. STRAIN into ice-filled glass.

Garnish

  1. Garnish with toasted almonds.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
More cocktails with similar strength and taste profile

Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Almond Old Fashioned (bourbon based) contains 203 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.7 standard drinks
  • 31.31% alc./vol. (62.62° proof)
  • 23.6 grams of pure alcohol

Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.

History

See history of the Old-Fashioned cocktail.

Review

Bourbon's sweet notes are lifted and amplified by amaretto's almond flavours. For a slightly drier, more complex version of this cocktail, try a Toasted Almond Old Fashioned.

Variations/similar cocktails

Tequila-based Almond Old-Fashioned

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Comments & Discussion

Chris Dimal
Tried it two times over the years. One with a cask strength level Bourbon (Wild Turkey Rare Breed Non Chill-filtered version at 58.4% ABV) and then with Maker's Mark. This recipe works so much better with the former than the latter, as the intensity cuts through the sweetness of the sugar and the Amaretto. I think unless you have a really strong Bourbon, cut down the sugar to 2.5ml maybe, although I still think the former is way better.
score: 1
Mookie Premium Member
substituted simple for brown sugar syrup with the idea that it would let the amaretto sing a bit more. did it work? not sure, also the first time I used lazzaroni instead of disaronno. regardless, a very tasty treat.
score: 1
John Hinojos Premium Member
Wanted a dryer cocktail. Used a California Bourbon Bottled in Bond and Amaretto. Left out the sugar syrup. Great cocktail. Served with almond biscotti. Great evening cocktail.
score: 1
Annechien Premium Member
Made this with Elijah Craig Small Batch. Smells heavenly and tastes quite nice. I’m definitely interested now in trying the toasted and smoked version also.
score: 1
Morten Carlsbaek Premium Member
I like bourbon. I like almonds (and marcipan). After finishing this cocktail, yes got used to it, but it does not bring the best out in the ingredients. In other words, no second round here. Sorry.
score: 3
Chris Jones
I can’t find the sugar syrup for sale. Can I just mix brown sugar and water instead?
score: 2
Frederic D. Premium Member
Just mix 2 measures of turbinado sugar to 1 of water in a saucepan, heat and stir until the sugar has fully dissolved, let cool completely, bottle and refrigerate. You can also use regular brown sugar, although turbinado is not that hard to find. I would highly recommend making your own syrup in general, it's much cheaper than buying it, and you can customize it as you see fit, or make different batches for different use cases.
score: 1
Andre Derailleur Premium Member
Surely this not an old fashioned but an “improved” whiskey cocktail.
score: -1
David C
Used a bourbon maple syrup in place of the sugar syrup. Expressed orange peel. Absolutely fantastic!
score: 6
Melissa Manczuk
Just tried this for a second time with Fee Brothers Toasted Almond bitters and it's even better
score: 5

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