Servings: 1
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 oz bourbon
- ¼ oz Cherry Coke syrup*
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1 dash orange bitters
- Orange peel
- Luxardo cherry
Cherry Coke Syrup:
- 1 cup Cherry Coca-Cola
- 3 tbsp Brown sugar
- 1/2 cup Tart cherry juice
Instructions
Cherry Coke Syrup:
- Place a saucepan over medium heat and add the Cherry Coke, Tart cherry juice, and brown sugar.
- Bring to a light boil then lower the heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes or until the mixture has reduced to about a half a cup.
- Turn off the heat and let it cool, then pour into an airtight container.
For the Cocktail:
- In a rocks glass, add a large ice cube.
- Add the bourbon, Cherry Coke Syrup, and bitters overtop of the large cube.
- Stir for 15-20 seconds until slightly diluted and mixed together.
- Stir for 20–30 seconds until well chilled.
- Express the oils from an orange peel over the drink and place it in the glass.
- Garnish with a fresh Cherry and serve immediately
Notes
Pro Tips
- Use one large ice cube to keep the cocktail cold while slowing dilution.
- Allow the syrup to cool completely before using it in the drink.
- Choose a quality bourbon since it's the primary flavor in the cocktail.
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