It really is the ultimate gift for anyone who enjoys making craft cocktails! I recently created a gift basket with a jar of this mix, a small bottle of bourbon, oranges, a jar of cherries, ice cube molds and a couple of holiday cocktail glasses. I like to use these Ball Jars for gifting and I think they perfect tied simply with a piece of velvet ribbon. so you have enough to gift and to keep a little for yourself. Homemade old fashioned mix is the perfect gift for a cocktail lover! This recipe makes 3 cups of mix, which is about 24 oz.

Bitters - use whatever flavor of bitters you like! Aromatic, orange, even chocolate bitters are all delicious.

Try adding a split, whole vanilla bean for a delicious vanilla spice mix. Vanilla - I love the combination of vanilla and bourbon.You can also add star anise which would make this blend very delicious as well. Spices - Agostura bitters has clove and cinnamon in it so adding more cinnamon sticks or even whole cloves boosts those spice notes.I personally love the subtle molasses flavor brown sugar brings to this mix. Sugar - you can use all white sugar instead of a mix of brown and white if you want a more traditional flavor.It would probably be fine at room temperature for a shorter amount of time but I alway air on the side of caution and refrigerate, so that is my recommendation for storage. Old Fashioned Mix can be stored in a glass jar or bottle in the refrigerator for up to three weeks. Strain - Strain the syrup to remove all of the fruit and cinnamon sticks.ĥ. Steep - Add in oranges, and cinnamon stick.(note: I've tried this recipe multiple times and prefer not to muddle the oranges. Muddle - Add in cherries and gently muddle to release any juices.Cook just until sugar is dissolved and remove from heat. Make the Syrup - Combine sugar and water in a saucepan and bring to a simmer.Bitters - Angostura bitters are traditional in an Old Fashioned and you can use their classic aromatic bitters or orange bitters for this.Cinnamon - Adding one or two cinnamon sticks to your mix is such a delicious way to add even more flavor!.You will be missing out on the deep cherry flavor. Cherries - I only recommend using Luxardo Maraschino cherries or Amarena Cherries! Do not use classic red maraschinos.Oranges - I love the flavor of orange in this mixer!.

Water - This is needed to create the simple syrup.Sugar - I use the combination of brown sugar and white granulated sugar but you can use all white if you want to be a bit more traditional.I took a few liberties with our mixer to make it more custom to the flavors I enjoy in my Old Fashioned. We love mixing them up for holidays, a weekend in the mountains or just a random date night!Ī traditional Old Fashioned calls for sugar, water, bitters, bourbon and orange. Old fashioneds are great paired with something savory like baked brie, bacon wrapped little smokies, or even hot blue cheese dip. It's a simple cocktail but this pre-mixed base makes it even easier to enjoy or serve to guests. We love making and drinking Old Fashioneds, but it can be time consuming to make one drink at a time stirring sugar and bitters, water and ice, a little bit of cherry juice and just the right essence of orange.you get the point. If you love a good Old Fashioned, you are going to adore this from scratch Old Fashioned Mix! This mixer makes stirring up an old fashioned cocktail easy anytime, plus it makes a great gift for a cocktail lover.

Old fashioned mixed drink