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Almond Old Fashioned
Posted: July 18, 2026
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The Almond Old Fashioned is a clever modern riff on one of cocktail history's most beloved templates, swapping the traditional sugar cube for orgeat — the almond-flavored syrup best known for its role in tiki drinks. The substitution adds a gentle nuttiness and subtle floral quality that complements bourbon's vanilla and caramel without overwhelming them. The result is an Old Fashioned that's simultaneously familiar and surprising: everything you expect from the original, but with a softening almond sweetness that makes it arguably more sessionable. A brilliant example of how one small swap can transform a classic.
Ingredients
2 dash Angostura Bitters
2 oz Bourbon Whiskey
1 dash Orange Bitters
0.25 oz Orgeat Syrup
Instructions
- Add orgeat syrup, Angostura bitters, and orange bitters to a rocks glass.
- Add bourbon and stir briefly to combine.
- Add a large ice cube or several smaller cubes and stir for 20-30 seconds to chill and dilute.
- Garnish with a wide orange twist, expressing the citrus oils over the surface of the drink before placing it on the rim or dropping it in.