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Sugar Plum Old Fashioned

Susan
A festive bourbon cocktail made with spiced plum syrup—perfect for winter nights, holiday parties, and Nutcracker-inspired celebrations.
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Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Cocktails
Cuisine American
Servings 1
Calories 179 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 2 oz bourbon or rye whiskey
  • ½ oz ½ oz sugar plum syrup*
  • 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
  • Plum slice or rosemary sprig for garnish
  • ice cube

*Sugar Plum Syrup

  • 1 cup chopped plums
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 star anise

Instructions
 

  • Make the sugar plum syrup: Simmer all ingredients over low heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.Strain, cool, and store in the fridge for up to two weeks.
  • Add bourbon, syrup, and bitters to a mixing glass with ice.
  • Stir until well chilled—about 20 seconds.
  • Strain into a rocks glass over one large cube.
  • Garnish with a plum slice, rosemary sprig, or both.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 179kcalCarbohydrates: 11gSodium: 9mgPotassium: 10mgSugar: 11gCalcium: 2mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Old Fashioned
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