{"id":105810,"date":"2025-10-18T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-18T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/?p=105810"},"modified":"2025-10-18T08:00:12","modified_gmt":"2025-10-18T13:00:12","slug":"homemade-old-fashioned-mix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/homemade-old-fashioned-mix\/","title":{"rendered":"Homemade Old Fashioned Mix"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/old-fashioned-cocktail\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Old Fashioned<\/a> is my favorite classic cocktail. I love ordering it when dining out, and I often make them at home. I have tried several options for Old Fashioned Mix (also called Old Fashioned Simple Syrup) and after some research, I strongly believe the most delicious mix you can use is homemade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This recipe is simple and you can whip it up and enjoy it for weeks (or even months) in your fridge. Having this mix on hand makes mixing a <a href=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/category\/cocktails\/\">cocktail<\/a> faster and less messy. All you have to do is mix it with your spirit, shake, and pour over ice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related<\/strong>: If you&#8217;re already making some homemade syrups, why not try our <a href=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/homemade-margarita-mix\/\">Homemade Margarita Mix<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/make-your-own-sour-mix\/\">Homemade Sour Mix<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/old-fashioned-cocktail\/\">Classic Old Fashioned<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/simple-syrup-recipe\/\">Simple Syrup<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/mint-simple-syrup\/\">Mint Simple Syrup<\/a> recipes while you are at it?! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"960\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/homemade-old-fashioned-mix\/?tp_image_id=105811\" src=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Old-Fashioned-cocktail-mix.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-105811\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Old-Fashioned-cocktail-mix.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Old-Fashioned-cocktail-mix-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Old-Fashioned-cocktail-mix-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Old-Fashioned-cocktail-mix-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Old-Fashioned-cocktail-mix-100x80.jpg 100w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Old-Fashioned-cocktail-mix-75x60.jpg 75w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Old-Fashioned-cocktail-mix-750x600.jpg 750w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Old-Fashioned-cocktail-mix-730x584.jpg 730w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Old-Fashioned-cocktail-mix-700x560.jpg 700w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Old-Fashioned-cocktail-mix-550x440.jpg 550w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Old-Fashioned-cocktail-mix-156x125.jpg 156w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-old-fashioned-mix-ingredients\"><strong>Old Fashioned Mix Ingredients <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>granulated white sugar <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>water <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>freshly squeezed clementine juice <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>maraschino cherries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>cinnamon stick <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3XJvA5O\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">aromatic and orange bitters <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1921\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/homemade-old-fashioned-mix\/?tp_image_id=105812\" src=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/old-fashioned-mix-steps.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-105812\" style=\"width:770px;height:1232px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/old-fashioned-mix-steps.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/old-fashioned-mix-steps-187x300.jpg 187w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/old-fashioned-mix-steps-640x1024.jpg 640w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/old-fashioned-mix-steps-768x1229.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/old-fashioned-mix-steps-960x1536.jpg 960w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/old-fashioned-mix-steps-62x100.jpg 62w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/old-fashioned-mix-steps-37x60.jpg 37w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/old-fashioned-mix-steps-750x1201.jpg 750w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/old-fashioned-mix-steps-730x1169.jpg 730w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/old-fashioned-mix-steps-700x1121.jpg 700w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/old-fashioned-mix-steps-550x880.jpg 550w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/old-fashioned-mix-steps-156x250.jpg 156w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-make-old-fashioned-simple-syrup\"><strong>How to Make Old Fashioned Simple Syrup<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In a sauce pan, combine 3 cups sugar, 2 cups water, and 1 cup freshly squeezed clementine juice. I used 5 clementines and a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3XGVXth\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">citrus juice hand press<\/a> to juice them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, add 5 maraschino cherries cut into halves and stems removed. Add one cinnamon stick. Let the mixture simmer on medium heat until the sugar has completely dissolved into the water. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, remove the mixture from the heat and let it sit to cool and for the flavors to steep for one hour. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After the ingredients have steeped for one hour, add <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3XJvA5O\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">aromatic and orange bitters<\/a>. I used about 50 drops of each bottle, or you can measure out 1\/2 tablespoon of each bitter type.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3EmeDHT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">fine mesh strainer<\/a> and a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/41iDYws\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">funnel<\/a> to decant your syrup into a glass bottle. I used <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3xvKEtr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">this bottle set<\/a> for mine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a finishing touch, you can use <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3IlILV5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">rubber stamps<\/a> to create a label like I did. This is especially useful if you are getting ready for a party where guests will serve themselves, or if you are making more than one type of syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"960\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/homemade-old-fashioned-mix\/?tp_image_id=105813\" src=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/old-fashioned-mix-homemade.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-105813\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/old-fashioned-mix-homemade.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/old-fashioned-mix-homemade-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/old-fashioned-mix-homemade-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/old-fashioned-mix-homemade-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/old-fashioned-mix-homemade-100x80.jpg 100w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/old-fashioned-mix-homemade-75x60.jpg 75w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/old-fashioned-mix-homemade-750x600.jpg 750w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/old-fashioned-mix-homemade-730x584.jpg 730w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/old-fashioned-mix-homemade-700x560.jpg 700w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/old-fashioned-mix-homemade-550x440.jpg 550w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/old-fashioned-mix-homemade-156x125.jpg 156w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tips-for-mixing-an-old-fashioned\"><strong>Tips for Mixing an Old Fashioned<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To mix an Old Fashioned using this recipe, combine 2 ounces high quality bourbon and 1 ounce of mix. Stir and pour over a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YGCwlz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">large ice cube<\/a> to serve in a whiskey glass.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Garnish your drink with an orange wedge and a maraschino cherry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you are in the market for glassware that works great for an old fashioned, <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3IAGiaJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">these glasses are great for whiskey cocktails<\/a>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"952\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/homemade-old-fashioned-mix\/?tp_image_id=105917\" src=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Old-Fashioned-Mix-drink-mixed.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-105917\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Old-Fashioned-Mix-drink-mixed.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Old-Fashioned-Mix-drink-mixed-300x238.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Old-Fashioned-Mix-drink-mixed-1024x812.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Old-Fashioned-Mix-drink-mixed-768x609.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Old-Fashioned-Mix-drink-mixed-100x79.jpg 100w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Old-Fashioned-Mix-drink-mixed-76x60.jpg 76w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Old-Fashioned-Mix-drink-mixed-750x595.jpg 750w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Old-Fashioned-Mix-drink-mixed-730x579.jpg 730w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Old-Fashioned-Mix-drink-mixed-700x555.jpg 700w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Old-Fashioned-Mix-drink-mixed-550x436.jpg 550w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Old-Fashioned-Mix-drink-mixed-156x124.jpg 156w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"960\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/homemade-old-fashioned-mix\/?tp_image_id=105814\" src=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/old-fashioned-mix.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-105814\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/old-fashioned-mix.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/old-fashioned-mix-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/old-fashioned-mix-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/old-fashioned-mix-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/old-fashioned-mix-100x80.jpg 100w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/old-fashioned-mix-75x60.jpg 75w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/old-fashioned-mix-750x600.jpg 750w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/old-fashioned-mix-730x584.jpg 730w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/old-fashioned-mix-700x560.jpg 700w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/old-fashioned-mix-550x440.jpg 550w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/old-fashioned-mix-156x125.jpg 156w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-an-old-fashioned-pairs-well-with\"><strong>An Old Fashioned Pairs Well With<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other recipes you may like:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/20-easy-party-appetizer-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">20 Easy Party Appetizer Ideas<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/5-tips-for-creating-the-perfect-cheese-platter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5 Tips for Creating the Perfect Cheese Platter<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/my-favorite-homemade-brownies\/\">Favorite Homemade Brownies<\/a> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><h2 class=\"custom-faq-title\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><details class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1660152942311\"><summary><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">What does an Old Fashioned taste like? <\/h3><\/summary> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">An Old Fashioned is a sweet cocktail made with bourbon or rye. They are spirit forward (boozy) with a flavor of oranges and cherries. <\/p> <\/details> <details class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1660152944117\"><summary><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">How long does homemade simple syrup last? <\/h3><\/summary> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Homemade simple syrups, like this recipe, will stay good in the refrigerator for at least a month. I often use them for a few months. 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the recipe\"  class=\"shortcode-image theme-text oc-recipe-text\" data-pin-nopin=\"nopin\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Get the Recipe<\/span>\n\t\t\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Homemade mix recipe for making an Old Fashioned cocktail. <\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-custom-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-servings-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Yield <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-105915 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-0 wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"105915\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\">12<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">5<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-custom-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-custom-time-label\">Steep Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-custom_time wprm-recipe-custom_time-hours\">1<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> hour<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-custom_time-unit wprm-recipe-custom_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hr<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-cook-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">5<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-total-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-hours\">1<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> hour<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hr<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">10<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\t<\/header>\n\n\t<section class=\"oc-recipe-content\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"oc-recipe-columns\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"desktop-left recipe-left\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"oc-recipe-heading-ingredients\"><h3 class=\"oc-recipe-heading-text\">Ingredients<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings-container wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings-105915-container wprm-toggle-container wprm-toggle-buttons-container wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"\"><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle wprm-toggle-active\" data-multiplier=\"1\" data-servings=\"12\" data-recipe=\"105915\" 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aria-label=\"&nbsp;3&#032;cups &#032;granulated white sugar \"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-0\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups <\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">granulated white sugar <\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-1\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2&#032;cups&#032;water \"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-1\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">water <\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-2\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1 &#032;cup &#032;freshly squeezed clementine juice &#032;(5 clementine oranges )\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-2\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1 <\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup <\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">freshly squeezed clementine juice <\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">(5 clementine oranges )<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;5 &#032;maraschino cherries\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">5 <\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">maraschino cherries<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;cinnamon stick \"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">cinnamon stick <\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;\u00bd&#032;tablespoon&#032;aromatic bitters \"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bd<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">aromatic bitters <\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-6\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;\u00bd&#032;tablespoon&#032;orange bitters \"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-6\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span 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class=\"desktop-right recipe-right\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"oc-recipe-heading-instructions\"><h3 class=\"oc-recipe-heading-text\">Instructions<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"recipe-105915-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-105915-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"105915\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-105915-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">In a sauce pan, combine 3 cups sugar, 2 cups water and 1 cup freshly squeezed clementine juice (I used 5 clementines and a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3XGVXth\" target=\"_blank\">citrus juice hand press<\/a>\u00a0to juice them. <\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div><span style=\"display: block;\">Next, add 5 maraschino cherries cut into halves and stems removed. Add one cinnamon stick. Let the mixture simmer on medium heat until the sugar has completely dissolved into the water.\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-105915-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Next, remove the mixture from the heat and let it sit to cool and for the flavors to steep for one hour.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-105915-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">After the ingredients have steeped for one hour, add\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3XJvA5O\" target=\"_blank\">aromatic and orange bitters<\/a>.\u00a0I used about 50 drops of each bottle or you can measure out 1\/2 tablespoon of each bitter type.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-105915-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Use a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3EmeDHT\" target=\"_blank\">fine mesh strainer\u00a0<\/a>and a funnel to decant your syrup into a glass bottle. I used\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3xvKEtr\" target=\"_blank\">this bottle set\u00a0<\/a>for mine. As a finishing touch, you can use rubber stamps to create a label like I did.<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div><span style=\"display: block;\">This is especially useful if you are getting ready for a party where guests will serve themselves or if you are making more than one type of syrup.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div> <!-- @todo add () to attached ingredients -->\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"recipe-105915-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-normal wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Notes<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><ul>\n<li>If you don&#8217;t have clementines, you can uses oranges as a substitution.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>If you prefer to add the cocktail bitters to each drink individually, omit them from this mix recipe.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\t\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"oc-recipe-meta\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-custom-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-separate wprm-block-text-normal\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separate wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-author-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-author-label\">\u00a9 Author <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-author wprm-block-text-normal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/author\/elsie-larson\/\" target=\"_self\">Elsie Larson<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separate wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-course-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-course-label\">Course <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-course wprm-block-text-normal\">Drinks<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separate wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-cuisine-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-cuisine-label\">Cuisine <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-cuisine wprm-block-text-normal\">American<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separate wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-keyword-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-keyword-label\">Keywords <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-keyword wprm-block-text-normal\">old fashioned mix, old fashioned syrup<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<details class=\"oc-recipe-nutrition\">\n\n    <summary><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-nutrition-header\">Nutrition<\/h3><\/summary>\n\n    <div id=\"recipe-105915-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\"><div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-container wprm-nutrition-label-container-label\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label wprm-nutrition-label-layout\" style=\"border: 1px solid #333333;max-width: 250px;padding: 5px;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 12px;line-height: 16px;color: #000000;background-color: #ffffff;\">\n\t<style type=\"text\/css\"> .wprm-nutrition-label-layout .wprmp-nutrition-label-block-line {background-color: #333333;} .wprm-nutrition-label-layout .wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient {border-top-color: #333333;}<\/style>\n\t<div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-text wprmp-nutrition-label-block-text-title\">Nutrition Facts<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-line\" style=\"height:1px;\"><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-text wprmp-nutrition-label-block-text-regular\">Homemade Old Fashioned Mix<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-line\" style=\"height:10px;\"><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-text wprmp-nutrition-label-block-text-bold\">Amount per Serving<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-calories\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name\">Calories<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-extra-container\">212<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-line\" style=\"height:5px;\"><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-text wprmp-nutrition-label-block-text-daily\">% Daily Value*<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-main\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name\">Fat<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-spacer\">&nbsp;<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value\">0.2<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-unit\">g<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily\">0<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-percentage\">%<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-child-line\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name\">Saturated Fat<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-spacer\">&nbsp;<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value\">0.01<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-unit\">g<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily\">0<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-percentage\">%<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-child-line\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name\">Polyunsaturated Fat<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-spacer\">&nbsp;<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value\">0.01<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-unit\">g<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-child-line\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name\">Monounsaturated Fat<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-spacer\">&nbsp;<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value\">0.01<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-unit\">g<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-main\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name\">Sodium<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-spacer\">&nbsp;<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value\">3<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-unit\">mg<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily\">0<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-percentage\">%<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-main\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name\">Potassium<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-spacer\">&nbsp;<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value\">44<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-unit\">mg<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily\">1<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-percentage\">%<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-main\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name\">Carbohydrates<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-spacer\">&nbsp;<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value\">54<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-unit\">g<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily\">18<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-percentage\">%<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-child-line\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name\">Fiber<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-spacer\">&nbsp;<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value\">0.3<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-unit\">g<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily\">1<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-percentage\">%<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-child-line\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name\">Sugar<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-spacer\">&nbsp;<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value\">53<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-unit\">g<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily\">59<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-percentage\">%<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-main\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name\">Protein<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-spacer\">&nbsp;<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value\">0.2<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-unit\">g<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily\">0<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-percentage\">%<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-line\" style=\"height:10px;\"><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-other\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name\">Vitamin A<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-spacer\">&nbsp;<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value\">43<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-unit\">IU<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily\">1<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-percentage\">%<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-other\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name\">Vitamin C<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-spacer\">&nbsp;<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value\">10<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-unit\">mg<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily\">12<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-percentage\">%<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-other\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name\">Calcium<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-spacer\">&nbsp;<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value\">8<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-unit\">mg<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily\">1<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-percentage\">%<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-other\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name\">Iron<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-spacer\">&nbsp;<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value\">0.1<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-unit\">mg<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily\">1<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-percentage\">%<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-line\" style=\"height:5px;\"><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-text wprmp-nutrition-label-block-text-disclaimer\">* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"card-disclaimer recipe-disclaimer\"><div class=\"wrap\">\n<p><em>Notice: Nutrition is auto-calculated, using Spoonacular, for your convenience. 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