Blueberry Old Fashioned

Laura

Add blueberries for a twist on a classic in this Blueberry Old Fashioned recipe.

4.53 from 23 votes

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Course Cocktails

Cuisine American

Servings cocktail

Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the cocktail

2 oz Bourbon
1 tbsp blueberry simple syrup
3 dashes Angostura bitters
Ice
Extra blueberries for garnish

For the blueberry simple syrup

1/2 cup blueberries
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup sugar substitute with Xylitol for sugar-free version

Instructions

Add blueberries, water, and sugar to a saucepan. Boil over medium heat for 15-20 minutes. Remove from heat, strain through a fine-mesh sieve, and allow the syrup to completely cool.
Add the Bourbon and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker over ice. Shake until chilled. Strain into a low ball glass, over ice.
Add Angostura bitters and garnish with extra blueberries.

Notes

There is enough simple syrup for 6-8 drinks, depending on how sweet you make your drink. The extra simple syrup will keep in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 5gSodium: 1mgSugar: 4g

Keyword bitters, blueberries, Bourbon

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