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Wednesday, July 22, 2026

O is for Old Fashioned

This delicious, classic cocktail has a twist: crisp apple cider added to the mix, creating an Apple Cider Old Fashioned.  Cheers!!

Apple Cider Old Fashioned

O is for Old Fashioned.......

My blogging friends and I get together every other Wednesday to share recipes that start or feature ingredients as we work our way through the alphabet. Let's take a look at the other O recipes being shared today........
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  • Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck Survive Despite a Whiskered Accomplice: BBQ Deviled Eggs with Crispy Fried Onions 
  •  Messy Kitchen: Gumbo-laya Stew 
  • Sneha's Recipe: Okra / Bhendi Sabzi
  • Food Lust People Love: Marinated ApĂ©ro Olives 
  • Culinary Cam: Olive Oil-Cured Chevre-Filled Cigarillos 
  • Sizzling Tastebuds: Onion and Olive Oil Focaccia with Sea Salt 
  • Magical Ingredients: Onion Swirls
  • Jolene’s Recipe Journal: Orange Blueberry Waffles 
  • Mayuri’s Jikoni: Pumpkin Olan 

  • Apple Cider Old Fashioned

    Last year for the Letter O, I shared Overnight Oats.  In 2024, I shared Orange Chili Pulled Pork.


    Cocktails, Bourbon, Apple Cider
    Drinks
    American
    Yield: 1 cocktail
    Author: Wendy Klik
    Apple Cider Old Fashioned

    Apple Cider Old Fashioned

    This delicious, classic cocktail has a twist: crisp apple cider added to the mix, creating an Apple Cider Old Fashioned. Cheers!!

    Prep time: 3 MinTotal time: 3 Min

    Ingredients

    • 2 oz. apple cider
    • dash of Angostura bitters
    • 1/2 t. brown sugar
    • 2 ounces of bourbon
    • Orange slice for garnish, if desired

    Instructions

    1. Place the apple cider, brown sugar, and bitters into a cocktail glass. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
    2. Fill the glass with ice. Add the whiskey and stir.
    3. Garnish, if desired, and serve.

    Nutrition Facts

    Calories

    210

    Fat (grams)

    0 g

    Sat. Fat (grams)

    0 g

    Carbs (grams)

    19 g

    Fiber (grams)

    2 g

    Net carbs

    17 g

    Sugar (grams)

    16 g

    Protein (grams)

    1 g

    Sodium (milligrams)

    3 mg

    Cholesterol (grams)

    0 mg

16 comments:

  1. I love this twist! Perfect drink for Autumn, Wendy!

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    1. It's been in my archives since last fall. Worked out perfectly for O as I am camping with the grands and didn't have time to make anything new.

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  2. I see many more cocktails in my future as both boys are home while job-hunting. And D has turned into quite the mixologist. I will share this with him. Hint, hint!

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  3. We still have one jug of cider in the freezer from my folks' last pressing! Definitely need to try this out.

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    1. I am so jealous that you have cider still from your parents. How wonderful.

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  4. My grandmother’s favorite cocktail was an old fashioned. Love this twist! You know I need to try one. I bet some Apple Jack would be yummy. Time to experiment for “science “ lol.

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  5. During my recent cruise, acquired a liking for old fashioned. A lovely fruity twist. Can't wait to try it out.

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  6. This sounds so perfect with the fruity flavor.

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  7. Loving both the fruity and bitter flavour profile in this drink. Perfect for autumn too, I reckon ,Wendy!

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    1. Yes, a very nice autumn drink when apple cider is widely available.

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  8. Wendy, this is definitely my favorite "O" recipe! I immediately sent it to one of my old-fashion-loving friends and we may be having this Friday for happy hour! Can't wait to try it!!!

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