Chocolate Cherry Old Fashioned Cocktail
A rich twist on the classic Old Fashioned, this cocktail blends bourbon, cherry liqueur, chocolate bitters, and brandied cherries for a smooth, slightly sweet drink with notes of chocolate and cherry.
Equipment
- Rocks glass (old-fashioned glass)
- Mixing glass
- Bar spoon
- Jigger
- Cocktail strainer
- Peeler or small knife
Ingredients
- 2 oz bourbon
- 0.25 oz cherry liqueur
- 2 dashes chocolate bitters
- 1 sugar cube
- 2 brandied cherries plus more for garnish
- 1 orange peel
- 1 large ice cube or several smaller cubes
Instructions
- Drop the sugar cube into the bottom of your mixing glass. Add chocolate bitters and a splash of water, then muddle until mostly dissolved.
- Pour in the cherry liqueur and bourbon. Add ice and stir for 20-30 seconds until cold.
- Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.
- Garnish with brandied cherries and a twist of orange peel.
Notes
Add another dash of bitters or extra cherry for a richer flavor. Try rye whiskey for more spice, or a drop of chocolate liqueur for a stronger chocolate note. Torch the orange peel for a smoky edge, if desired.