Caramel Old-Fashioned

Name: Caramel Old-Fashioned
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ½ cup water (divided); ½ cup granulated sugar; ½ teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 pinch salt (optional, for salted caramel syrup); ½ tablespoon caramel sauce (for rim (optional)); 1-2 small pinch flaky sea salt (for garnish (optional)); ¼ to ½ ounce caramel syrup (or salted caramel syrup); 2 ounces bourbon whiskey; 2 dashes chocolate bitters; 2 dashes orange bitters; 1 large ice cube

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:10min

This Caramel Old-Fashioned is rich, smooth and cozy, blending bold whiskey with buttery caramel into a warm, indulgent twist on a classic cocktail. Add a hint of sea salt, if you like, for the perfect sweet-savory sip.

Updated at: Thu, 19 Feb 2026 09:10:20 GMT