Call us old fashioned, but we love a classic cocktail.

There’s something about the balance of an old fashioned that keeps us coming back. Bourbon, bitters, a touch of sugar, and an orange peel transform a simple pour of bourbon into a timeless cocktail. In this variation, we skip the traditional sugar cube and reach for a pump of our Amoretti® Premium Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Bean Syrup instead.

It’s everything you love about an old fashioned, with an extra layer of depth. Vanilla naturally complements bourbon, adding a subtle richness and warmth that enhances its bold character.

Tools Needed

• Cocktail mixing glass
• Cocktail spoon
• Jigger or liquid measuring cup
• 4-count Large, square ice mold

Vanilla Bean Old Fashioned

Ingredients

For the Cocktail:

• 3 oz bourbon
• 1 pump Amoretti® Premium Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Bean Syrup
• 3 dashes Angostura bitters
• Ice
• Black cherry
• Orange peel
  

Directions

Prep:

1. About 6-8 hours before serving, fill the 4-count ice mold with water and freeze until solid.

Cocktail:

1. In a chilled mixing glass, add the bitters and vanilla bean syrup. Stir until the syrup is combined.
2. Add in the bourbon and a large ice cube. Stir until cold. 
3. Pour the cocktail into a rocks glass with another large ice cube inside.
4. Garnish with a orange peel and black cherry.
5. Enjoy!