Almond Old Fashioned

The Almond Old Fashioned is a unique twist on the classic Old Fashioned. It features Scotch Whisky and Amaretto as its base. Orange Bitters and Simple Syrup round things out. It’s stirred in a Mixing Glass, strained into a Rocks Glass over fresh Ice, and finished with Orange Zest.

This cocktail stands out for its rich nutty profile that’s brightened with citrus. The recipe looks sophisticated but is surprisingly easy to make at home. It’s a standout for anyone looking to try something new and memorable.

Almond Old Fashioned serves up layers of nutty Amaretto and smooth Whisky, balanced by gentle sweetness and a lifted citrus aroma from Orange Bitters and Zest. The result is a silky, aromatic sipper that feels both classic and modern.

The Almond Old Fashioned draws its signature almond flavor from Amaretto Liqueur. Legend claims Amaretto dates back to the 1500s in Lombardy, Italy, with stories tracing its creation to around 1525. The earliest versions used steeped apricot kernels in neutral spirits, evolving into today’s bottles featuring burnt sugar, vanilla, and botanicals. While recipes can spark debate, Amaretto began starring in cocktails in the 1960s, bringing its nutty sweetness to spirit-forward classics like the Old Fashioned variation.

• Swap Simple Syrup For Orgeat Use Orgeat in place of Simple Syrup for a marzipan depth and subtle floral notes.
• Double Down On Orange Oils Aggressively express the Orange Zest over the glass by pinching and twisting for five seconds to release citrus oils.
• Ice It Right One large king cube in your Rocks Glass keeps your drink chilled and the flavors intense.
• Scotch Selection Secret Choose a Speyside Scotch for a mellow, honeyed note that lets the Amaretto pop.
• Bitters Boost Add Grapefruit or Cinnamon Bitters for new layers of citrus and spice.

• Absolut Gangster Add Simple Syrup, Clove Bitters, Absolut Vodka, and Lillet Blanc to a Mixing Glass with ice, stir until chilled, strain into a Rocks Glass over a large ice cube, and garnish as desired.

• Go Big On Orange Double up on Orange Zest garnish or add a wheel for extra citrus aroma.
• Almond Rim Lightly coat the rim of your Rocks Glass with a touch of Orgeat or Simple Syrup, then dip in crushed toasted almonds for a subtle nutty accent.
• Express Yourself Use a Peeler to cut a wide Orange Zest strip, then twist it over the drink so those oils shine in the first sip.