Toasted Pecan Old Fashioned

A seasonal twist on the classic whiskey cocktail, the Toasted Pecan Old Fashioned is a perfect cocktail for a chilly winter night. Toasted pecans soak in whiskey for days before the infused alcohol is poured atop a sugar and bitter mixture to make an Old Fashioned.

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Infusion Time 3

Total Time 3 25

Servings cocktail

Calories 262kcal

Ingredients

Toasted Pecan Whiskey (Makes enough for SIX drinks)

½ cup pecans toasted
1 ½ cups whiskey a good drinking one!

Toasted Pecan Old Fashioned

1 sugar cube or ½ teaspoon granulated sugar
4 dashes Angostura bitters
2 oz. Toasted Pecan Whiskey recipe above
Spherical ice cube

Instructions

Make the Toasted Pecan Whiskey

Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Place the pecans on a baking sheet. Transfer to the preheated oven.
Toast the pecans for 5-10 minutes or until browned and fragrant. (Keep an eye on them, as you could potentially burn them if not paying attention!)
Remove from the oven, and let cool to room temperature.
Transfer the cooled pecans to a mason jar, and pour the whiskey on top of them.
Let the whiskey infuse for 3-4 days. (Don't go any longer than 4 days, as the pecans could dry the whiskey out.)

Make the Toasted Pecan Old Fashioned

In an Old Fashioned or your favorite whiskey glass, measure the sugar cube/loose sugar and dash in the Angostura bitters.
Use a muddler to break down the sugar cube and combine it with the bitters, coating the sides of the glass as the sugar and bitters mix.
Place a large ice cube (or whiskey stones) in the glass. Pour the Toasted Pecan Whiskey over it, swirling it to mix with the bitters and sugar mixture.
Enjoy immediately!

Notes

The infused pecan whiskey will make enough for 6 total cocktails. The Toasted Pecan Old Fashioned recipe is for a single drink, though, so you can easily make more.

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