Maple pecan freezer door old fashioned

Maple pecan freezer door old fashioned
Prepare
1-2 hours
Cook
less than 10 mins
Serve
Serves 10

Nothing says the festive season like an old fashioned jazzed up with maple pecans! Even better, you can store in the freezer, ready for ice cold drinks at a moments notice.

By Carmen O'Neal

From Saturday Kitchen

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Ingredients

For the maple pecan syrup

For the old fashioned

  • 600ml/21fl oz bourbon whiskey
  • 150ml/5fl oz maple pecan syrup (see above)
  • 30 dashes orange bitters
  • pecan brittle, to garnish (optional)
  • orange twist, to garnish (optional)

Method

  1. To make the maple pecan syrup, in a saucepan, combine 125ml/4fl oz water, the maple syrup, and brown sugar. Bring to a gentle simmer.

  2. Add the pecans and gently simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  3. Remove from the heat, cover, and let steep for 30 minutes. Once cool, strain through a fine sieve.

  4. Store in a clean bottle in the fridge for up to two weeks.

  5. To make the old fashioned, in a clean glass bottle, combine the bourbon, maple pecan syrup, and orange bitters. Seal and shake gently to mix.

  6. Store in the freezer, the alcohol content will keep it from freezing

  7. To serve, pour into a chilled rocks glass over a large ice cube and garnish with pecan brittle or a twist of orange (if using).