Food and Recipes Recipes Sweet Old Fashioned Be the first to rate & review! Give the classic whiskey drink a fruity flair. By Southern Living Editors Updated on March 24, 2023 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie cox Active Time: 10 mins Total Time: 1 hrs 10 mins Servings: 12 We all know and love the classic Old Fashioned. It is believed to have been the first drink to be labeled as a "cocktail." It was originally served at the Waldorf Astoria bar in New York. On cold nights by the fire, there's nothing that'll warm you up like a short glass of whiskey. But for those who haven't already developed a fondness and appreciation for this Southern liquor, we found a way to introduce your palate to whiskey in a subtle, slightly-sweet way. Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox This vintage Sweet Old Fashioned recipe puts a spin on the time-tested staple, and it's an ideal cocktail for summertime porch-sipping. The addition of lemon-lime soda creates a sweeter cocktail that's approachable and great to beat the summer heat. Let your creativity run wild with the garnishes on this cocktail. Decorate the rim of the glasses with your choice of fruit slices or citrus rinds. If you want to highlight the sweet notes of the drink, garnish with maraschino cherries. If you want to draw out the sharper, acidic flavors of the citrus, use orange rind curls and lemon slices. You can even pair it with different foods to round out those flavors. Ingredients Sweet Citrus Syrup 1 (12-oz.) can frozen orange juice concentrate 1/2 cup grenadine syrup or maraschino cherry juice 1 Tbsp. sugar Cocktail 6 cups lemon-lime carbonated beverage 3 cups Canadian whiskey 1/2 teaspoon aromatic bitters Sweet Citrus Syrup Crushed ice Garnishes: orange, lemon, and lime slices; maraschino cherries; orange rind curls Directions Make the syrup: Combine orange juice concentrate, grenadine syrup, and sugar in a saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring often. Remove from heat, and let cool (about 1 hour). Pour into a container; cover and refrigerate up to 2 weeks. Makes 2 cups. Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Make the cocktail: Combine lemon lime soda, whiskey, bitters, and Sweet Citrus Syrup. Fill 12 (10-oz.) old-fashioned glasses with crushed ice; pour mixture over ice. Garnish, if desired. Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Rate it Print