Modern: Black Apple Old-Fashioned

Name: Modern: Black Apple Old-Fashioned
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 apple slices, cored, preferably Arkansas Black apple; 2 apple slices, cored, preferably Arkansas Black apple; ¾ ounce Cinnamon-Apple Simple Syrup; 3 dashes black walnut bitters; 2½ ounces bourbon

Preparation info

Makes
1
Drink

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Spirits of '76

By Kim Laidlaw

Published 2026

About

A bold twist on the old-fashioned, this cocktail celebrates Arkansas’s heritage with the deep, tart flavors of Arkansas Black apples. Muddled with black walnut bitters and sweet apple syrup, it’s a drink that packs the perfect Southern punch.

Ingredients

2 apple slices, cored, preferably Arkansas Black apple
¾ ounce Cinnamon-Apple Simple Syrup

Americas
United States
Arkansas
Drinks
Vegan

Method

In an old-fashioned glass, muddle 1 apple slice with the apple syrup and bitters. Fill the glass with ice cubes. Add the bourbon and stir. Garnish with the remaining apple slice and serve.