Candy Corn Old Fashioned

Description: Experience a playful twist on the classic Old Fashioned with this candy corn-infused cocktail. Perfect for celebrating the spooky season or adding a touch of nostalgia to your evening, this drink balances the familiar warmth of whiskey with the sweet, buttery notes of candy corn. Served in an old-fashioned glass, it's a delightful way to surprise and delight your taste buds. Ingredients: - 2 oz bourbon or rye whiskey - 1/2 oz candy corn syrup (recipe below) - 2 dashes Angostura bitters - Orange peel (for garnish) - Candy corn pieces (for garnish) Candy Corn Syrup: - 1 cup water - 1 cup candy corn - 1/2 cup granulated sugar Directions for Candy Corn Syrup: 1. Combine the water and candy corn in a small saucepan over medium heat. 2. Stir until the candy corn is fully dissolved. 3. Add the granulated sugar and continue to stir until the sugar is completely dissolved. 4. Remove from heat and let cool. Strain into a bottle and refrigerate. Directions for Cocktail: 1. In an old-fashioned glass, add the candy corn syrup and bitters. 2. Add a large ice cube or a few smaller ones. 3. Pour the whiskey over the ice. 4. Stir gently to combine. 5. Express the oil from an orange peel over the drink by holding it over the glass and giving it a twist; then drop it into the glass. 6. Garnish with a few candy corn pieces for a whimsical touch. Serve in: Old-fashioned glass