Smoked Cherry Old Fashioned

Name: Smoked Cherry Old Fashioned
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: cocktail
Ingredients: 2 oz bourbon; 0.5 oz smoked cherry syrup; 2 dashes angostura bitters; for garnish smoked cherry and orange twist; null large ice cube; 1.5 cups bourbon; 1 tbsp toasted oak chips; 1/3 cup dried cherries; 1 cup cherries pitted; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup water; for smoking hickory wood chips

Sophisticated twist on classic Old Fashioned with smoked cherry

AI Cocktail Info

Serving : 1 cocktail

ABV

20%*

Calories

250*

Net Carbs

23g*

Ingredients:

bourbon

smoked cherry syrup

angostura bitters

smoked cherry and orange twist

AI Request:A cocktail recipes that uses an advanced mixology technique and sophisticate inhusion on a old fashioned inspiration

*Estimated by AI - may vary

Instructions

Description: The Smoked Cherry Old Fashioned is a sophisticated twist on the classic Old Fashioned, combining the rich, smoky flavors of cherry and bourbon with a delicate infusion technique. This cocktail features a smoked cherry syrup and an intricately infused bourbon that elevate the traditional drink to a new level of luxury and complexity. It is served in an old-fashioned glass, garnished with a smoked cherry and an orange twist. Ingredients: - 2 oz bourbon (infused with toasted oak chips and dried cherries) - 0.5 oz smoked cherry syrup - 2 dashes Angostura bitters - Smoked cherry and orange twist for garnish - Large ice cube Infused Bourbon: 1.5 cups bourbon 1 tbsp toasted oak chips 1/3 cup dried cherries Smoked Cherry Syrup: 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted 1 cup sugar 1 cup water Hickory wood chips for smoking Infused Bourbon Directions: 1. Combine bourbon, toasted oak chips, and dried cherries in a large mason jar. 2. Seal tightly and let it sit in a cool, dark place for 3-5 days, shaking gently once a day. 3. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth to remove the solids. Smoked Cherry Syrup Directions: 1. Place pitted cherries, sugar, and water in a medium saucepan over medium heat. 2. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. 3. Remove from heat and strain through a fine mesh strainer, pressing gently on the cherries to extract the juice. 4. Pour the syrup into a heatproof container and place it in a smoker preheated to 225°F. 5. Add hickory wood chips to the smoker and smoke the syrup for 20-30 minutes. 6. Let the syrup cool and store in the refrigerator. Cocktail Directions: 1. In an old-fashioned glass, add the smoked cherry syrup and Angostura bitters. 2. Add a large ice cube to the glass. 3. Pour the infused bourbon over the ice cube and gently stir to combine. 4. Garnish with a smoked cherry and an orange twist. Serve and enjoy the intricate layers of flavor in this exceptional reimagining of the Old Fashioned.

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