Sour cherry old fashioned with citrus and thyme ice

5.00

This sour cherry old fashioned elevates the classic cocktail, combining the sweet notes of maple syrup with the deep richness of tart cherry juice, whiskey and lime. Served with aromatic citrus and thyme ice and garnished with plump sour cherries, this twist on the classic is the perfect balance between boldness and subtlety. 

First published in 2024
discover more:

Ingredients

Metric

Imperial

Herb and citrus ice

Sour cherry old fashioned

Garnish

Method

1

To make the herb and citrus ice, slice up the lime and orange into thin wedges. Fill an ice cube tray halfway with water, then carefully insert the citrus slices along with the thyme sprigs. Fill with water then place the tray in the freezer and leave overnight 

2

To a cocktail shaker filled halfway with ice, add the whiskey, lime juice, tart cherry juice, maple syrup and bitters 

3

Shake well then strain into a cocktail glass containing the herb and citrus ice cubes. Garnish with the sour cherries then serve 

First published in 2024
DISCOVER MORE:

GBC Kitchen is where you'll find accessible, inspiring recipes with a twist, from our in-house team of recipe developers. Perfect for mid-week meals or special occasions alike, GBC Kitchen recipes will help you become a more confident cook, and impress those around you in the meantime! Don't forget to check out our brand new How to Cook guide every month, which focuses on a specific ingredient and ways to use it, alongside four brand new recipes.

Get in touch

Please sign in or register to send a comment to Great British Chefs.