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Finished Autumn Old Fashioned drink

Autumn Old Fashioned on the Traeger

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A fall-inspired take on the classic Old Fashioned cocktail, this one includes fresh apple cider, a hint of cinnamon and a tart cranberry garnish.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Drinks, Main Course
Cuisine American, traditional
Servings 1

Equipment

  • Traeger grill
  • Cocktail shaker
  • Knife
  • Shallow plate
  • Cocktail glasses

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 oz whiskey
  • ΒΌ cup freshly pressed apple cider
  • 1 slice orange
  • 1 slice lemon
  • 2 dashes of bitters
  • A few cranberries
  • A ring of orange for garnish
  • 2 tbsp white sugar
  • Ice

Instructions
 

  • Pull together your cocktail ingredients
  • Preheat the Traeger grill to 350*
  • Thinly slice the orange into a ring and sprinkle each slice with white sugar
  • Put the sliced orange on the grill and cook until browned and golden- about 5 minutes
  • Combine the apple cider, whiskey and bitters in a cocktail shaker
  • Add ice if desired
  • Shake well to combine
  • Wet the rim of the glass with a slice of orange, then dip the moist edge in white sugar
  • Add ice to the glass
  • Strain the cocktail over the ice
  • Add a squeeze of orange and a squeeze of lemon to the drink
  • Then sprinkle lightly with cinnamon.
  • Spoon a few cranberries to the top of the drink
  • Add the caramelized orange ring and serve your Autumn Old Fashioned
Keyword Apple Cider Old Fashioned, Autumn Old Fashioned, old fashioned