Description
A classic Brandy Old Fashioned cocktail blending rich brandy with sweet demerara syrup, cherry juice, and aromatic bitters, garnished with Luxardo cherries and orange peel for a smooth, flavorful drink perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cocktail
- ½ ounce demerara syrup
- 1 slice orange
- 1 ounce cherry juice
- 3 ounces brandy
- 2 drops cherry bitters (optional)
For Garnish
- 2 Luxardo cherries
- 1 orange peel
Instructions
- Muddle Ingredients: Add demerara syrup and an orange slice to a small bowl and muddle together thoroughly to release the orange flavors and combine the syrup evenly.
- Mix Cocktail Base: Pour the muddled mixture into a cocktail mixing glass, discarding the orange slice after extracting the flavor.
- Add Liquids and Stir: Add cherry juice, brandy, and optional cherry bitters into the mixing glass. Fill the glass with ice and stir well until the mixture is chilled and evenly combined.
- Prepare Serving Glass: Fill a lowball glass with a large sphere or square ice cube to minimize dilution and maintain cold temperature.
- Serve and Garnish: Strain the stirred cocktail into the prepared glass over the ice. Garnish with two Luxardo cherries and a twist of orange peel, then serve immediately.
Notes
- Using a large ice sphere or cube helps keep the drink cold without watering it down quickly.
- Optional cherry bitters add complexity to the cocktail but can be omitted to taste.
- For best flavor, use high-quality brandy and fresh orange slices.
- Demerara syrup can be substituted with simple syrup if unavailable, but will change the flavor profile slightly.
