Smoked Cherry Old Fashioned
Course: Recipes, Old Fashioned CollectionCuisine: Modern CraftDifficulty: intermediate
Rich cherry syrup replaces the sugar, creating a deep ruby hue. The smoke cuts through the fruitiness to ensure it remains a serious whiskey drink.
Servings
1
servingsPrep time
4
minutesTotal time
6
minutesIngredients
2 oz Bourbon
0.25 oz Cherry Syrup (use the rich syrup from a jar of Luxardo or Amarena cherries)
2 dashes Angostura Aromatic Bitters
Smoke: Cherry Wood or Apple Wood chips
Garnish: 1 Luxardo Maraschino Cherry
Directions
- Smoke: Lightly smoke the empty rocks glass using a chimney smoker and fruit-wood chips. Cap for 30 seconds.
- Combine: In a mixing glass, combine bourbon, the dark cherry syrup, and bitters.
- Stir: Add ice and stir until well-chilled.
- Strain: Place a large cube into the smoked glass and strain the mixture over it.
- Garnish: Skewer a premium cherry and lay it across the rim or drop it in.
Notes
- Never use the neon bright red “sundae” cherries. Their flavor is artificial and chemical. Only use premium dark cherries packed in heavy syrup.