Refreshing Cherry-Infused Whisky Drink Recipe
The Old Fashioned, a timeless classic, gets a poolside makeover with this slushy blender version. Mixing things up, we'll add fresh cherries for a pop of color and extra zing. For more refreshing concoctions, take a look at our eye-popping frozen drink recipes or shimmy up some tasty alcoholic ice pops.
Yield: 1 drink
Difficulty: A snap!
Time: Under 5 minutes
Ingredients:- 2 ounces rye whiskey- 1 ounce freshly squeezed orange juice- 1 ounce Simple Syrup- 6 fresh cherries (stemmed and pitted), plus 1 cherry for garnishing- 2 cups ice cubes
Instructions:1. In a blender, chuck in the rye whiskey, orange juice, simple syrup, pitted cherries, and ice cubes. Blend on high for 15 to 20 seconds.2. Pour the frothy goodness into a glass and decorate with a fresh cherry.
Adventure Awaits! 🌟
While the Old Fashioned typically sticks to tradition, there's always room for innovation. Here are a couple of ideas if you're feeling experimental:
Slushy Blender Version
Craving a slushy Old Fashioned? Grab your blender, and let's get started!
- Ingredients:
- 2 ounces bourbon or rye whiskey
- 1/2 ounce simple syrup (or to taste)
- 2-3 dashes bitters (Angostura or orange)
- Ice
- Optional: frozen cherries or citrus for added flavor
- Instructions:
- Combine whiskey, simple syrup, and bitters in a blender.
- Add ice and, if desired, some frozen fruits (e.g., cherries for a fruit-forward twist).
- Blend until smooth. You may need to stop and scrape down the sides a few times.
- Adjust sweetness or bitters to taste.
- Pour into chilled glasses and garnish as desired (e.g., with a twist of citrus).
Boozy Ice Pops
Why not get creative with boozy ice pops modeled on the Old Fashioned?
- Ingredients:
- 1 cup bourbon or rye whiskey
- 1/4 cup simple syrup
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (optional)
- A few dashes of bitters
- Ice pop molds
- Instructions:
- Mix whiskey, simple syrup, and orange juice in a bowl.
- Add a few dashes of bitters.
- Pour the mixture into ice pop molds.
- Freeze until solid.
- To serve, unmold the pops and enjoy as a fun twist on the classic cocktail.
Experiment with these creative twists to keep the Old Fashioned spirit alive while tasting something unique[1][3][5].
- The modified Old Fashioned recipe in the text includes fresh cherries for a burst of color and added zing, making it an interesting choice from the eye-popping frozen drink recipes.
- If you're feeling experimental, you could try the slushy version of the Old Fashioned cocktail, which can be made by blending bourbon or rye whiskey, simple syrup, bitters, and ice, optionally including frozen cherries for a fruit-forward twist.
- Another creative twist on the Old Fashioned is the boozy ice pops modeled after the classic cocktail, made by mixing bourbon or rye whiskey, simple syrup, orange juice, bitters, and freezing in ice pop molds for a fun, frozen version.
- While credit may not always be acknowledged, ideas like these for modernizing traditional cocktails can help brighten up your summer parties and cocktail menus when given the opportunity to innovate.
