Ingredients
- 2 oz bourbon or rye whiskey
- 0.5 oz black cherry syrup
- 0.25 oz amaretto
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1 dash orange bitters
Garnish: brandied cherry + orange peel
Tools Needed
- Bar spoon
- Rocks glass
Instructions
1️⃣ Build — 1 min
Add cherry syrup, amaretto, and bitters to a mixing glass.
2️⃣ Add spirit — 30 sec
Pour in bourbon or rye and fill with ice.
3️⃣ Stir — 20–30 sec
Stir until well-chilled and slightly diluted.
4️⃣ Serve — 15 sec
Strain over a large ice cube. Garnish and enjoy.
Tips & Notes
- Black cherry syrup adds depth without being too sweet.
- Amaretto gives a dessert-like warmth, perfect for winter.
- Rye whiskey adds spice; bourbon keeps it smoother.
- Reduce syrup to 0.25 oz for a drier profile.
