Louisiana Old Fashioned: Premier El Guapo Bourbon Mixers

The Louisiana Old Fashioned is our love letter to home. It takes the oldest cocktail we know and dresses it in sweet potato, chicory and pecan. It tastes familiar but unmistakably Southern. It is smooth. It is rich. It is a perfect example of how El Guapo lifts bourbon with serious flavor.

We start with a classic build. Then we layer in Louisiana ingredients that bartenders swear by and grandmothers hoard. The result is a grounded, elegant drink that belongs on every porch and every bar.

Louisiana Old Fashioned Recipe

Yields one cocktail.

Ingredients:

x The Sauceress

• 3 oz Bourbon (we used Seven Three Distilling)
• 0.5 oz El Guapo™ Sweet Potato Syrup
• 4 dashes El Guapo™ Chicory Pecan Bitters
• Cinnamon stick, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Add bourbon, syrup and bitters to a mixing glass filled with ice.
   
2. Stir until cold.
   
3. Strain into a rocks glass over one large ice cube.
   
4. Garnish with a cinnamon stick.

More Bourbon Mixer Ideas with El Guapo™

Our syrups and bitters work with nearly any bourbon cocktail. Here are a few simple ideas.

• Spiced Bourbon & Cola: Add Chicory Pecan Bitters to bourbon and cola for nutty spice that cuts the sweetness.
• Smoked Peach Bourbon: Pair Sweet Potato Syrup with bourbon and a few drops of Smoked Peach Bitters for fruit and smoke.
• Coffee & Bourbon: Mix bourbon with cold brew and Chicory Pecan Bitters for a rich slow sipper.

What Makes This A Louisiana Old Fashioned

Sweet Potato Syrup brings earthy sweetness that feels true to Louisiana. Chicory Pecan Bitters add roasted chicory and pecan, two flavors that define our culinary landscape. Together they create a cocktail that honors the classic old fashioned while tasting unmistakably local. No artificial anything. Just serious flavor.

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

What makes this a Louisiana old fashioned?

Sweet Potato Syrup replaces sugar and Chicory Pecan Bitters replace Angostura. These swaps bring depth and Southern character.

How does it differ from a classic old fashioned?

A classic uses sugar and Angostura. This version leans richer with earthy sweetness and nutty chicory spice.