Black Cherry Almond Old Fashioned

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

• Boston Shacker

• Jigger

• 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

1. Black cherry syrup adds depth without being too sweet.
2. Amaretto gives a dessert-like warmth, perfect for winter.
3. Rye whiskey adds spice; bourbon keeps it smoother.
4. Reduce syrup to 0.25 oz for a drier profile.