Pecan Old Fashioned

This Pecan Old Fashioned is a fun twist on the classic cocktail, made with pecan-infused bourbon, maple syrup, and aromatic bitters for a warm, nutty flavor that's perfect for sipping.

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Maple Pecan Old Fashioned

This is one of those drinks that is just so simple but the flavors are so amazing. It is a little smoky-sweet from the maple syrup, nutty from the pecans, and sweet notes from the bourbon. If you love a traditional old fashioned recipe you are going to love this version.

This drink starts by infusing toasted pecans in bourbon or buying pecan flavored whiskey. I highly suggest you infuse your own bourbon, it is so easy! To infuse your own bourbon check out my whole post on Pecan Infused Bourbon.

Once you have the infused bourbon ready the drink couldn't be easier!

Ingredients

• Garnish: orange peel and a cocktail cherry
• Maple Syrup - Real maple syrup is a must make sure you aren't using a cheap fake syrup.
• Aromatic Bitters - Aromatic bitters are the most popular bitters out there and the same used in a typical old fashioned. Feel free to mix it up with a different bitters, I have a feeling a chocolate bitters would be really tasty.
• Pecan-Infused Bourbon - This can be homemade using my Pecan Infused Bourbon Recipe or if you find a whiskey flavored with pecans you can use that as well.

How to Make a Pecan Old Fashioned

Add a large ice cube to a whiskey glass.

Add the maple syrup and pecan-infused bourbon to the glass.

Add 3 dashes of aromatic bitters on top. Give the drink a gentle stir to combine and chill.

Thread an orange peel and a cocktail cherry onto a cocktail pick and place it on the rim of the glass. Enjoy!