This simple stirred Tart Cherry Old Fashion riffs off of the original old fashioned with sharp tangy cherry flavor. It’s gorgeous simplicity means that few other ingredients are needed to complete this perfectly balanced cocktail. It’s ideal for a relaxing evening with a good book or catching up with friends. As an added bonus, the prep time is minimal thanks to tart cherry juice and simple syrup.

 

Ingredients:

Tart Cherry Old Fashioned

Tools You’ll Need:

Preparation Steps:

 

  1. Prepare a rocks glass and a large ice cube.
  2. Combine ingredients in a mixing glass filled with ice. 
  3. Stir rapidly with a bar spoon to chill.
  4. Using a julep strainer, pour contents of mixing glass into the rocks glass. 
  5. Garnish with Luxardo cherry (if desired).