Chocolate Cherry Old Fashioned

Description: The Chocolate Cherry Old Fashioned is a decadent twist on the classic cocktail, offering rich layers of chocolate and tart cherry notes to the traditional bourbon base. This drink is both luxurious and comforting, perfect for sipping by a cozy fire or at a sophisticated gathering. Ingredients: - 2 oz bourbon - 0.5 oz cherry liqueur (such as Luxardo Cherry Liqueur) - 1 tsp chocolate syrup - 2 dashes chocolate bitters - 1 dash Angostura bitters - 1 barspoon cherry jam - Orange peel twist, for garnish - Dark chocolate shavings, for garnish - Maraschino cherry, for garnish Glass: Old Fashioned glass Instructions: 1. In an Old Fashioned glass, combine the cherry jam and chocolate syrup. Stir to mix. 2. Add the chocolate bitters, Angostura bitters, and cherry liqueur to the glass. 3. Pour in the bourbon and add a large ice cube or sphere. 4. Stir gently to combine all ingredients. 5. Express the oil from the orange peel over the drink and drop the peel into the glass. 6. Garnish with dark chocolate shavings and a maraschino cherry on top. 7. Serve immediately and enjoy the rich, complex flavors of this inventive cocktail.