The Salted Maple Old Fashioned might just be the quintessential fall cocktail. It's simple, classic, and maybe even a little basic, but sometimes basic is basic for a reason. Bourbon, maple syrup, sea salt, and warm bitters come together for a cocktail that is incredibly comforting and tastes like fall in a glass.
The little pinch of sea salt is what really makes this old fashioned special. It balances the sweetness of the maple syrup and brings out all those caramel, vanilla, and oak notes in the bourbon, while cinnamon and aromatic bitters add just enough fall spice. It's cozy, bourbon-forward, slightly sweet, and exactly what I want to drink once the weather starts cooling down. The Candied Pecan Old Fashioned is another great fall drink!
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⭐ WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS SALTED MAPLE OLD FASHIONED
- It's the quintessential fall cocktail. Maple, bourbon, cinnamon, and a little salt give you all those warm, cozy flavors without overcomplicating things.
- Sweet and salty perfection. The sea salt balances the maple syrup and makes the flavors of the bourbon pop.
- So incredibly easy. Five ingredients, one glass, and a good stir are all you need.
🥘 INGREDIENTS
Cinnamon Stick: A simple garnish that adds even more warm cinnamon aroma as you sip.Ingredients
Bourbon: This is a very bourbon-forward cocktail, so use a good bourbon that you really love. Something with caramel, vanilla, and baking spice notes works especially well with the maple.
Maple Syrup: Use real maple syrup here. It gives the old fashioned a deeper, richer sweetness than regular simple syrup and instantly makes it feel like fall.
Sea Salt: Just a small pinch transforms the drink. Salt helps balance the sweetness while enhancing the maple and bourbon flavors.
Cinnamon Bitters: These bring in that cozy baking-spice flavor without turning the cocktail into a full-on pumpkin spice situation.
Aromatic Bitters: One dash adds depth and keeps the maple sweetness in check.
See recipe card for quantities.
🥃 HOW TO MAKE THIS COCKTAIL
- Step 1: Fill a mixing glass with ice and top with 2 ounces of bourbon.
- Step 2: Top with ½ ounces of maple syrup and a pinch of sea salt.
- Step 3: Add two dashes of cinnamon bitters and 1 dash aromatic bitters
- Step 4: Stir very well. Give this one a little extra stirring time to make sure the sea salt completely dissolves and incorporates into the cocktail. And serve garnished with cinnamon.
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💡 TIPS FOR SUCSESS
- Use a bourbon you love. There aren't many ingredients hiding it here, so this is the time to pull out one of your favorite bottles.
- Don't skip the salt. It might sound unusual in an old fashioned, but that little bit of salt is what makes the maple, spice, and bourbon flavors really come alive.
- Stir it really well. The extra stirring helps dissolve the salt while also chilling and lightly diluting the cocktail for a silky, balanced finish.
Salted Maple Old Fashioned
The Salted Maple Old Fashioned might just be the quintessential fall cocktail. It's simple, classic, and maybe even a little basic, but sometimes basic is basic for a reason.
- Prep Time: 5 MINUTES
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 drink
Ingredients
- 2 ounces bourbon
- ½ ounce real maple syrup
- Pinch of sea salt, up to ¼ teaspoon
- 2 dashes cinnamon bitters
- 1 dash aromatic bitters
- Cinnamon stick, for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a mixing glass with ice.
- Add the bourbon, maple syrup, sea salt, cinnamon bitters, and aromatic bitters.
- Stir very well until thoroughly chilled and the sea salt has completely dissolved into the cocktail.
- Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.
- Garnish with a cinnamon stick and enjoy.
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