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Almond Old Fashioned (bourbon based)
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...
Chris Dimal
20th April at 10:26
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.
20th April at 00:48
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.
24th August 2025 at 04:38
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.
20th January 2025 at 16:07
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.
15th December 2024 at 22:32
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.
23rd November 2024 at 08:49
I can’t find the sugar syrup for sale. Can I just mix brown sugar and water instead?
16th December 2024 at 00:21
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.
9th February 2024 at 05:54
Surely this not an old fashioned but an “improved” whiskey cocktail.
3rd March 2023 at 03:27
Used a bourbon maple syrup in place of the sugar syrup. Expressed orange peel. Absolutely fantastic!
24th October 2022 at 23:25
Just tried this for a second time with Fee Brothers Toasted Almond bitters and it's even better
10th September 2022 at 19:25
Delicious! Next time I shall swap out the sugar syrup for orgeat.
28th March 2023 at 13:01
We tried your version last night and really enjoyed it! Thanks for the idea.
31st January 2022 at 00:39
Very nice subtle flavours. Easy to drink and not too sweet. Is very spirt forward, which I like.