Almond Old Fashioned
Stir ∙ 3 min ∙ 31.6% ABV ∙
The Almond Old Fashioned is a spirit-forward bourbon riff on the Old Fashioned, sweetened with amaretto and brown sugar syrup and stirred over ice.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Garnish
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- Stir all ingredients with ice: Bourbon 60 mlAmaretto liqueur 10 mlBrown sugar syrup 5 mlAngostura aromatic bitters 1 dash
- Strain into the ice-filled glass
- Garnish with a toasted almond
Tips
- Stir with ice for about 30 seconds, then strain over fresh ice; 60 ml of bourbon needs that much chill and melt to soften.
- The amaretto already sweetens the drink, so hold the brown sugar syrup to 5 ml or it turns cloying.
- A high-proof or cask-strength bourbon cuts through the amaretto's sweetness better than a softer, lower-proof one.
History
The Almond Old Fashioned is a modern riff on the Old Fashioned that adds amaretto to bourbon, brown sugar syrup and Angostura bitters. Beyond the amaretto, it keeps to the whiskey, sugar and bitters that remain the core of the classic.
FAQ
What is in an Almond Old Fashioned?
60 ml bourbon, 10 ml amaretto, 5 ml brown sugar syrup and a dash of Angostura aromatic bitters.
What is an Old Fashioned with amaretto called?
An Almond Old Fashioned, named for the almond flavor the amaretto brings.
How do you make an Almond (amaretto) Old Fashioned?
Stir the bourbon, amaretto, brown sugar syrup and bitters with ice for about 30 seconds, then strain over fresh ice and garnish with toasted almonds. Keep the syrup to 5 ml; the amaretto already sweetens the drink, and more turns it cloying.
Is an Almond Old Fashioned shaken or stirred?
Stirred. Like the classic Old Fashioned, it is a spirit-forward drink that should stay clear and silky, so stir it with ice rather than shaking, which would aerate and cloud it.
What is the name of the almond-flavored liqueur in it?
Amaretto, an Italian liqueur with a sweet almond flavor that can come from almonds, apricot kernels, or both. It is what gives the Almond Old Fashioned its marzipan-like character.
