RUBY CRANBERRY & AMARENA CHERRY OLD FASHIONED BLISS

RUBY CRANBERRY & AMARENA CHERRY OLD FASHIONED BLISS

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RUBY CRANBERRY & AMARENA CHERRY OLD FASHIONED BLISS 🍒🥃

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz bourbon or rye whiskey
  • 0.5 oz cranberry syrup
  • 0.5 oz Amarena cherry syrup
  • 2 dashes of Angostura bitters
  • Ice cubes
  • Amarena cherries and fresh cranberries for garnish
  • Orange peel for garnish

Directions:

  1. Begin by preparing your cocktail mixing space. Gather all your ingredients and tools. You’ll need a mixing glass, a bar spoon, and a strainer. Ice is essential, so make sure you have plenty of ice cubes ready.
  2. In your mixing glass, pour in 2 oz of your preferred bourbon or rye whiskey. The choice of whiskey can greatly influence the flavor profile, so select one you enjoy.
  3. Next, add 0.5 oz of cranberry syrup. This syrup brings a beautiful tartness and sweetness to the drink. You can purchase cranberry syrup or easily make your own by simmering fresh cranberries with sugar and water until syrupy.
  4. Follow this with 0.5 oz of Amarena cherry syrup. If you have the cherries, you can pit them and use the syrup directly. This will add a lovely depth and a hint of indulgence to the cocktail.
  5. Add 2 dashes of Angostura bitters. This helps balance the sweetness and adds complexity. Use a few dashes; it’s potent, and you don’t want it to overpower the drink.
  6. Fill the mixing glass with ice cubes. Use larger ice cubes if possible, as they melt slower and dilute your drink less.
  7. Using your bar spoon, stir the mixture for about 30 seconds. This chilling action blends the flavors and helps to create a silky texture in your cocktail.
  8. Prepare your serving glass, traditionally an Old Fashioned glass. If you desire, you can strain the mixture into a fresh glass filled with icy cubes.
  9. Now it’s time to garnish. Drop in a couple of Amarena cherries and, if available, some fresh cranberries for a festive touch. Finally, twist a piece of orange peel over the drink to release the oils, then drop it in for added aroma.
  10. Serve immediately and enjoy the delightful combination of flavors!

Additional Information:

  • Preparation Time: 5 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Servings: 1

Nutritional Information (per serving): Approximately 220 calories.

Notes:

You can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less of the cranberry syrup based on your preference. Experimenting with different types of whiskey can also produce varied flavor profiles.

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