Servings: 1
Equipment
- Small plate for graham cracker rim
Ingredients
- 2 oz bourbon
- 0.75 oz Cherry Pie Simple Syrup*
- 0.5 oz Amaretto
- 2 dashes of Angostura Bitters
- 1 dash Black Walnut Bitters
- 1 bar spoon Luxardo Cherry Juice
- 3 Luxardo Cherries for garnish
- Crushed Graham Crackers for rim
- Large Ice Cube
*Cherry Pie Simple Syrup:
- 1 bag Frozen Dark Sweet Cherries Pitted
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 oz lemon juice
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 tbsp Vanilla Paste
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
*Cherry Pie Simple Syrup:
- Add the cherries, sugar, and water to a saucepan over medium heat.
- As the cherries soften, mash them with a spoon or potato masher to release their juices.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the almond extract and vanilla bean paste.
- Allow the mixture to cool completely before using. If desired, strain out the cherry solids for a smoother syrup.
For the Cocktail:
- Add the bourbon, cherry pie simple syrup, amaretto, bitters, and Luxardo cherry juice to a mixing glass or shaker tin.
- Fill with ice and stir for 20–30 seconds, until well chilled.
- Rim a rocks glass with a small amount of Luxardo cherry juice.
- Dip the rim into crushed graham crackers to coat.
- Add a large ice cube to the prepared glass.
- Strain the cocktail over the ice.
- Garnish with 3 Luxardo cherries on a cocktail pick.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your Cherry Pie Old Fashioned!
Notes
Pro Tips
- Use high-quality Luxardo cherries whenever possible.
- Allow the syrup to cool completely before mixing.
- Use a large ice cube to slow dilution.
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