Jul 14 2026
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Adults Recipe

Inspired by Lord Fletcher's Old Lake Lodge
Time10m
Serves1

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Ingredients

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Spiced Adult Cocktail (makes 1 serving)

For a small batch (4 servings)

Method

Spiced Adult Cocktail (makes 1 serving)

  1. 1

    Chill glass

    Place an old-fashioned glass in the freezer or fill with ice water to chill while you prepare the cocktail.

  2. 2

    Combine ingredients

    In a mixing glass or shaker filled halfway with ice, pour 2 oz bourbon or rye, 0.5 oz dry vermouth, 0.25 oz orange liqueur, 0.25 oz maple syrup and add 2 dashes Angostura bitters.

  3. 3

    Stir

    Stir the mixture briskly for 20–30 seconds (about 20–30 full rotations) until well chilled and slightly diluted—this integrates flavors and softens the alcohol edge.

  4. 4

    Prepare glass

    Empty the chilled glass of ice water if you used it. Place one large ice cube into the glass.

  5. 5

    Strain and garnish

    Strain the stirred cocktail over the large ice cube. Express the oils from an orange peel by holding it skin-side down over the drink and giving it a quick twist; run the rim with the peel and drop it into the glass. Optionally, flame the expressed peel briefly with a lighter for a smoky orange aroma (hold a lit match or lighter near the peel and squeeze quickly), then discard if you prefer no flame.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Serve immediately. Sip slowly to appreciate the balance of warmth from the whiskey, brightness from the vermouth and orange notes, and the maple sweetness.

Small Batch (4 servings)

  1. 7

    Chill glasses

    Place four old-fashioned glasses in the freezer or fill with ice water while you mix the batch.

  2. 8

    Mix batch

    In a large pitcher or mixing container with plenty of ice, combine 8 oz bourbon or rye, 2 oz dry vermouth, 1 oz orange liqueur, 1 oz maple syrup and 8 dashes Angostura bitters.

  3. 9

    Stir and dilute

    Stir the mixture for about 45–60 seconds until well chilled. Proper dilution is important—taste one small spoonful to confirm balance.

  4. 10

    Portion and garnish

    Empty the chilled glasses and place a large ice cube in each. Strain the cocktail equally into the four glasses. Express an orange peel over each drink, rub the rim, and drop the peel in as garnish. Optionally flame the peels briefly for a smoky aroma.

  5. 11

    Serve

    Serve to guests immediately, suggesting they sip and enjoy slowly.

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