How to Make the Vanilla Orange Old Fashioned

Vanilla and orange bring a softer, more rounded profile to the Old Fashioned. It keeps the strength of the original but adds a gentle sweetness and citrus lift.

The result is a cocktail that feels both classic and slightly more approachable, without losing its character.

Why Lush Life Loves It

This is the one I suggest when someone says they are not sure about Old Fashioneds. It usually wins them over, and once it does, there is no going back.

Here’s the recipe:

Vanilla Orange Old Fashioned Recipe

Susan

A Vanilla Orange Old Fashioned with bourbon, vanilla syrup, and orange peel—smooth, simple, and easy to love year-round.

No ratings yet

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Cook Time 7 minutes mins

Total Time 7 minutes mins

Course Cocktails

Cuisine American

Servings 1

Calories 160 kcal

Equipment

• Cocktail Jigger
• Cocktail Mixing Glass 
• Bar Spoon
• Large Ice Cube Mold
• Old Fashioned Glass

Ingredients

  

1x2x3x

• 2 oz bourbon or rye whiskey
• ¼ oz vanilla syrup
• 2-3 dashes Angostura Bitters
• Orange peel
• Optional: brandied cherry
• ice cube

Instructions

 

• Add the bourbon, vanilla syrup, and bitters to a mixing glass.
• Stir until well chilled—about 20 seconds.
• Strain into a rocks glass over one large cube.
• Twist an orange peel over the drink and drop it in.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 6gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 6mgSugar: 5gCalcium: 1mgIron: 0.3mg

Keyword Old Fashioned, vanilla

Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!