Sour cherry old fashioned with citrus and thyme ice
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.
Ingredients
Herb and citrus ice
- 1 lime , thinly sliced
- 1 orange , thinly sliced
- 4 sprigs of thyme
Sour cherry old fashioned
- 250ml of whiskey
- 50ml of lime juice
- 220ml of tart cherry juice
- 30ml of maple syrup
- 4 dashes of bitters
Garnish
Method
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
- 1 lime , thinly sliced
- 1 orange , thinly sliced
- 4 sprigs of thyme
To a cocktail shaker filled halfway with ice, add the whiskey, lime juice, tart cherry juice, maple syrup and bitters
- 250ml of whiskey
- 50ml of lime juice
- 220ml of tart cherry juice
- 30ml of maple syrup
- 4 dashes of bitters
Shake well then strain into a cocktail glass containing the herb and citrus ice cubes. Garnish with the sour cherries then serve
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Sour cherry old fashioned with citrus and thyme ice
