is makers mark good for old fashioned

Sweet and strong with touches of citrus, the Old Fashioned never really gets old, especially when it’s made with Maker’s Mark®.
is makers mark good for old fashioned

About the Maple Old Fashioned This drink is a direct descendant of the Old Fashioned, which early on was considered a morning drink, originally referred to as a “whisky cocktail”. Difficulty

5 min Flavor Profile Rich and Dark Maple Caramel Baking Spices

  • 2 parts

    Makers Mark® Cask Strength

  • 1/4 parts maple syrup (or to taste)
  • 2 dashes of Angostura® bitters
  • Fresh grated cinnamon
  • Orange peel and cinnamon stick for garnish
  • Step 1 Mix the ingredients Stir Maker’s Mark® Cask Strength, syrup and bitters with ice.
  • Step 2 Strain carefully Strain over large ice cube in a rocks glass.
  • Step 3 Grate aromatics Freshly grate cinnamon over your cocktail.
  • Step 4 Garnish Garnish with orange peel and cinnamon stick.

TIPS FOR A GREAT  Maple Old Fashioned

    • Rich and Dark
    • Caramel
    • Dry Fruit
    • Baking Spices

    Makers Mark 46®

    Manhattan

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    • Light and Bright
    • Aromatic
    • Citrus

    Makers Mark®

    Bourbon Spritz

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    • Rich and Bright
    • Citrus
    • Spicy
    • Ginger
    • Smoky

    Makers Mark®

    Penicillin

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    • Light and Bright
    • Mint
    • Cucumber
    • Citrus

    Makers Mark®

    Kentucky Made

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    • Rich and Bright
    • Perfect Balance of Bitter and Sweet

    Makers Mark® Cask Strength

    Cask Strength Boulevardier

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    • Light and Bright
    • Honey
    • Citrus

    Makers Mark®

    Gold Rush

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FAQ

What whiskey is best for an Old Fashioned?

Best Overall Bourbon for an Old Fashioned: Old Grand Dad 114 Old Grand Dad 114 earns our distinction of the best bourbon for old fashioned. Orange zest, cinnamon, and burnt sugar are the signature tasting notes of Old Grand Dad 114 Proof .

Is Makers Mark 46 good for Old Fashioned?

Maker’s Mark can make for a very special Old Fashioned. I personally love using bourbon instead of rye, and as a wheated bourbon, Maker’s is particularly sweet and rich. We made these cocktails with Maker’s 46, a special bottle from Maker’s Mark that is aged for 2-3 more months with additional French oak staves.

What kind of bourbon is used in an Old Fashioned?

If you’re looking to make a delicious Old Fashioned cocktail, some top choices for bourbon are the Maker’s Mark Wood Finishing Series, Jefferson’s Tropics Aged in Humidity, and Larceny Straight Bourbon.

What is Makers Mark good with?

You can use Maker’s for any Bourbon cocktails: Old Fashioned, Manhattan, Boulevardier, whiskey sour, whatever. And, because it is wheated and has less bite, it’s subtle and also great served neat, with a splash of water.

How do you use maker’s Mark ®?

Fill glass 3/4 full of ice. Add Maker’s Mark ® and stir. Express orange peel over your glass to release citrus oils. Garnish with orange peel. Twist orange peel directly over your serving glass to express the oils and add a fresh essence and pleasing aroma to the drink. With bitters, a little bit goes a long way.

What does maker’s Maple old fashioned taste like?

Large ice melts slower, allowing the flavors in your Maker’s Maple Old Fashioned to stand up longer. Robust, warm texture with notes of caramel, vanilla and spice. The Maple Old Fashioned pairs the rich sweetness and depth of maple syrup with the bold, full-flavored taste of Maker’s Mark Bourbon. Try this cocktail today.

How do you make a maker’s Mark bourbon cocktail?

Dissolve or muddle sugar with a splash of water in an old-fashioned glass. Fill the glass 3/4 full of ice. Add Maker’s Mark Bourbon and bitters; stir well. Garnish with orange slice and cherry. Straightforward and timeless, this Maker’s Mark old-fashioned cocktail never goes out of style: a simple mix of bourbon, bitters, and sugar.

Does old fashioned get old?

Sweet and strong with touches of citrus, the Old Fashioned never really gets old, especially when it’s made with Maker’s Mark ®. During its dawn, the Old Fashioned was considered a morning drink and was originally referred to as the “whisky cocktail”.

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