Cherry Cola Old Fashioned
1 serving | Rocks glass
Whiskey, cherry cola syrup, bitters, ice. Same Old Fashioned build. The syrup brings cherry and a little spice. Start at half an ounce.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Rye whiskey or high-proof bourbon
- ½–¾ oz Cherry Cola Syrup
- 2–3 dashes Angostura or cherry bitters
- Garnish: Luxardo cherry or an orange twist
Directions
- Add ice to a mixing glass.
- Add the whiskey, cherry cola syrup, and bitters.
- Stir until well chilled.
- Strain over a single large cube in a rocks glass.
- Garnish with a Luxardo cherry, or express an orange twist over the drink and drop it in.
Tip: Start at ½ oz of syrup. Add more if you want. Rye keeps it drier. A bonded or 100-proof bourbon stands up to the sweetness better than an 80-proof bottle. Angostura is the default. Cherry bitters if you want more cherry; black walnut or chocolate bitters if you want it to lean dessert. Homemade
bourbon cocktail cherries work if you are out of Luxardo.