Old Fashioned made New Fashioned With Non Alcoholic Bourbon
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It’s autumn, so our thoughts are turning to non alcoholic drinks that are hearty and spicy instead of refreshing and fruity. The Old Fashioned is the granddaddy of classic cold-weather cocktails. It’s usually associated with leather-backed chairs and southern lawyers. We’ve made it non alcoholic and spruced it up, making it a little bit more feminine by adding a secret ingredient. It’s one of the best non alcoholic Thanksgiving drinks to serve your family and friends (and maybe they won’t even realize there’s no alcohol!).
Non alcoholic bourbon or whiskey is a dupe that’s worth it
Starting with a non alcoholic bourbon or whiskey makes a great non alcoholic cocktail. Bottles of this type of non alcoholic spirit are easier to find than ever especially online. Some are labelled whiskey and some are labelled bourbon, and all of them have their own unique flavours. We’ve used Lyre’s American Malt in this recipe, but Free Spirits Bourbon Style or Ritual Whiskey Alternative are two other top brands that meet our taste standard in this category.
The earthy flavours of Earl Grey tea boost non alcoholic drinks
Instead of using a sugar cube or simple syrup, we’re adding a unique twist with Earl Grey tea and Earl Grey syrup. The Early Grey adds a smoky flavour that helps to elevate the non alcoholic bourbon even more. If you really want to go full smoky, you could swap the Earl Grey with Lapsang Souchong tea, but Earl Grey is a lot more accessible and affordable.
This is a stirred drink so you can either do it right in the glass or use a mixing glass if you have one. Let’s get mixing!
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Type: Stirred
Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
4 oz of Lyre’s American Malt or other non alcoholic bourbon
1 tbsp Earl Grey Syrup
2 oz Earl Grey tea (cooled)
6 dashes of All The Bitter Non Alcoholic Aromatic Bitters
*bitters have trace amounts of alcohol in them; if you don’t mind it, go ahead and use Angostura as it’s much easier to find in your local grocery; read our article about bitters here!
To make Earl Grey syrup in advance (5-8 minutes):
Mix ½ cup of sugar, ¼ cup of water and 1 tbsp of Early Grey tea in a small saucepan.
Turn to medium-low heat and stir gently until the sugar is dissolved and it’s just about to simmer.
Turn off the heat and let it steep for a few minutes and then strain into a glass jar.
Drink preparation:
In a mixing glass, combine Earl Grey syrup, cooled tea and bitters in a glass, stirring until well blended.
Add a few large ice cubes and then pour American Malt on top.
Stir vigorously for 15 seconds to chill
Strain into a rocks glass with clean ice
Garnish with an orange peel
Non Alcoholic Old Fashioned
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp loose Earl Grey tea leaves
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 4 oz of Lyre’s American Malt or other non alcoholic bourbon
- 1 tbsp Earl Grey Syrup
- 2 oz prepared Earl Grey tea (cooled)
- 6 dashes of All The Bitter Non Alcoholic Aromatic Bitters (or regular Angostura Bitters)
Instructions
- Mix ½ cup of sugar, ¼ cup of water and 2 tbsp of Earl Grey tea in a small saucepan.
- Turn to medium-low heat and stir gently until the sugar is dissolved and it’s just about to simmer.
- Turn off the heat and let it steep, covered for about 10 minutes.
- Strain into a small glass jar and let it cool before using.
- In a clean mixing glass, combine 1 tbsp of cooled Earl Grey syrup, cooled Earl Grey tea and bitters in a glass, stirring until well blended.
- Add a few large ice cubes and pour Lyre's American Malt on top.
- Stir vigorously for 15 seconds to chill.
- Strain into a rocks glass filled with clean ice.
- Garnish with an orange peel.
