Smoked Cherry Old Fashioned Cocktail

Unwind with our Smoked Old Fashioned, a cocktail that balances tradition and novelty. ? Enjoy the warm, rich bourbon flavors underscored by a unique smoky hint. ?

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Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 1

Additional Time: 2

Total Time: 1 2

Servings: cocktails

Calories: 936kcal

Author: Kita Roberts

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Smoked Cherry Simple Syrup:

Alder wood chips
Fresh Cherries
Sugar
Water

For The Cocktail

3 Smoked Cherries
1 tsp Smoked Cherry Simple Syrup
Splash Anastoga Bitters
2 oz Campfire Whiskey

Instructions

To Make the Smoked Cherry Simple Syrup:

Smoke 1lb of fresh cherries in a wood smoker with Alder wood chips for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until dark and soft.
Remove carefully and allow to cool before proceeding.
Make the smoked cherry simple syrup by dissolving 1/2 cup of sugar in 1/2 cup of water in a small sauce pan over low heat.
Add 1/2 cup of the smoked cherries to the syrup and allow to sit overnight in an airtight container. Strain and discard the cherries.

To Make the Smoked Cherry Old Fashioned Cocktail:

Add a spoonful of smoked cherries to the bottom of the glass, muddle. Add
Add ice, smoked cherry simple syrup, bitters and whiskey.
Gently stir 5to 7 times.
Serve with an orange peel or smoked cherry for garnish.

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