Begin by freezing fresh orange wedges until solid.
In a blender, combine ½ a frozen orange (around 5 wedges), 2-3 frozen cherries, ½ ounce brown sugar simple syrup, 2 ounces bourbon, and 3 dashes of bitters.
Add 1 cup of ice and blend until smooth.
Pour the mixture into a glass and garnish with an orange wedge and a cherry.
Making Brown Sugar Syrup:
In a small pot, combine 1 cup of brown sugar and 1 cup of water.
Heat over medium heat until the sugar is completely dissolved.
If the cocktail mixture is too thick, gradually add water (1 ounce at a time) until you achieve the desired consistency.
Notes
Pro Tips
Freeze the orange wedges overnight for the smoothest frozen consistency.
Use quality bourbon since it remains the dominant flavor.
Taste before serving because different oranges vary in sweetness.
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