American cocktail
Pecan Pie Old Fashioned
A bourbon Old Fashioned with toasted pecan syrup, bitters and orange, inspired by the traditional Thanksgiving pecan pie.
- Preparation10 min
- Cooking12 min
- Total time32 min
- Servings1 cocktail and syrup for several preparations
- DifficultyEasy
A cocktail inspired by the classic American pecan pie: bourbon, toasted notes, moderate sweetness and orange. The pecan pie flavor comes from a homemade pecan syrup, with no need to add pie or cream.
Ingredients
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For the pecan syrup (several servings)
For 1 cocktail
Preparation
Prepare the syrup
- Toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium-low heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring to prevent burning.
- Add the water and brown sugar. Cook over low heat for 6-8 minutes, stirring until dissolved, then remove from the heat.
- Let stand for 10 minutes, strain out the solids and cool the syrup before making the cocktail.
Prepare the cocktail
- Put the bourbon, 15 ml cold syrup and bitters in a mixing glass with ice. Stir for 15-20 seconds.
- Strain into a lowball glass with a large ice cube. Express the oils from the orange peel over the drink and add a toasted pecan for garnish.
