Description
A rich and indulgent twist on the classic Old Fashioned, this Chocolate Covered Cherry Old Fashioned combines smooth bourbon, sweet cherry liqueur, and chocolate bitters for a decadent cocktail reminiscent of a chocolate-covered cherry.
Ingredients
- 2 oz bourbon
- 1/2 oz cherry liqueur
- 1/4 oz simple syrup
- 2 dashes chocolate bitters
- Ice
- Luxardo cherry, for garnish
- Orange peel, for garnish
- Dark chocolate shavings (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Fill a mixing glass with ice.
- Add bourbon, cherry liqueur, simple syrup, and chocolate bitters.
- Stir well until chilled, about 20–30 seconds.
- Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.
- Garnish with a Luxardo cherry, an expressed orange peel, and optional dark chocolate shavings.
Notes
- Adjust the simple syrup to taste for a sweeter cocktail.
- Use high-quality bourbon for the best flavor.
- A large ice cube helps prevent over-dilution.
- For extra chocolate flavor, add a small piece of dark chocolate to the glass before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: Stirred
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
