Is this drink strong?

Yes, just like a traditional old fashioned, this one without bitters is just as strong as the classic. For sweeter versions, try this pineapple old fashioned or this brown sugar old fashioned instead.

Do I need a cocktail shaker?

No. This drink is stirred, not shaken in a cocktail shaker.

Old Fashioned Without Bitters - The Littlest Crumb

Description

This old fashioned without bitters is a simple old fashioned recipe you can make when you aren’t able to use bitters.

Ingredients

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2 tsp simple syrup
⅛ tsp amaro
2 oz bourbon
splash of club soda (optional)
1 orange peel
3 maraschino cherries

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Instructions

Add the simple syrup and amaro to a cocktail glass. Add in a handful of ice and stir.
Stir in the bourbon.
Add a splash of club soda (optional), and garnish with the orange peel and maraschino cherries. Enjoy responsibly!

Notes

Substitutions for Angostura Bitters: This recipe uses amaro as a substitute for bitters. However, you can also use absinthe or muddled fruit instead. See the blog post for more information.

Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Cocktails
Method: Stirred
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 Cocktail
Calories: 152
Sugar: 6.2g
Sodium: 1mg
Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 6.2g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg