![]() ![]() I’m not gonna lie, though, sometimes it’s fun to mix it up a little! That’s why one of my favorite ways to enjoy this absolute classic is to give it a satisfying twist and use maple syrup instead of the sugar cube. No seriously…this cocktail is about 200 years old. Bourbon, sugar (purists will use a sugar cube), Angostura bitters, a tiny bit of water, and an orange peel combine to make one of the original cocktails. One of my favorite cocktails to make (and drink) has always been an Old Fashioned. And hey, the taste testing part wasn’t so bad either… Most of my bartending jobs were in restaurants that would switch out the cocktail list seasonally, and I loved experimenting to create my own fun drinks. I also think expressing an orange peel over the cocktail adds to the aroma and perception of orange in the cocktail.A fall-inspired twist on a classic cocktail, this Maple Old Fashioned will warm you up from the inside out on those chilly autumn nights!īack in the day when I was a bartender, I absolutely loved working on the specialty cocktail list. As the ice melts and the drink mellows, that extra bitter from the rim might change your thoughts on breakfast cocktails for dinner. How to Garnish a Wakey Wakey Old Fashioned Wakey Wakey Breakfast Old Fashionedįor the garnish, I opted to use a bit of the maple syrup on the outside rim of the glass so you could decide if you wanted to add a little more sweet or bitter of the espresso powder as you chose how to sip your cocktail. ![]() If you prefer to focus on the maple flavor an even easier option is the Maple Old Fashioned. Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice and garnish. ![]() Fill the glass with ice and stir for 20-30 seconds, until well-chilled. Add the bourbon, coffee syrup, coffee liqueur, maple syrup and orange bitters to a mixing glass. Like all Old Fashioneds, the Wakey Wakey Old Fashioned is fast and easy to put together. How to Make a Breakfast Old Fashioned Breakfast Old Fashioned It will make the cocktail look muddy and unappealing, although I’m sure it would taste fantastic. If you make espresso at home or something with a really robust, dark, bitter roast, you may not need the extra bit of coffee and sweet added by the coffee liqueur.īut, if you do need the coffee liqueur, make sure you’re not using one that’s a cream-based liqueur. One thing to note here is that the strength of the coffee you use for the coffee syrup will dictate whether you need that extra bit of coffee liqueur in the cocktail. Admittedly, using espresso and maple on the rim of the glass might be a bit over the top, but not as much as turning your bloody mary into a full-on salad. So I decided to think about the tastes of breakfast, and I’ve got a little coffee, a little maple syrup, a touch of orange in the bitters and of course a healthy dollop of bourbon to round it all out. Flavors in this Breakfast Old Fashioned Image by Marta Dzedyshko via Canva It’s sad that’s no longer our tradition because I’d start the day with an old fashioned over a mimosa any day.įor the full story on the Old Fashioned head to my article on How to Make a Perfect Old Fashioned. Much like the mimosa or bloody mary today, it was the cocktail to get you ready to face the day. Whiskey and bitters were considered medicinal, and you’d take them each morning the way we take our vitamins today. ![]() It’s one of the oldest cocktails and was originally a morning cocktail. (Post may contain affiliate links.) What is an Old Fashioned? Wakey Wakey Breakfast Old FashionedĪn Old Fashioned cocktail is a classic whiskey cocktail consisting of whiskey, sugar and bitters. Let’s start with a Breakfast Old Fashioned, the Wakey Wakey Old Fashioned to start the day.Ĭombining a little cold brew coffee syrup (or just what’s left over from the last pot of the morning) or coffee liqueur, add a smidge of maple syrup and a healthy dose of whiskey and orange bitters, and you’ve got a great way to start (or end) the day. Jump to Recipe Print Recipe Wakey Wakey Breakfast Old Fashioned ![]()
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