Dry Ice Cherry Cola Old Fashioned Cocktail Recipe
This Dry Ice Cherry Cola Old Fashioned is a fun twist on the classic cocktail, blending sweet cherry syrup, fizzy cola, rich bourbon, and a smoky swirl from dry ice. It's an eye-catching party drink with retro charm and bold flavor.
Equipment
- Mixing glass or sturdy glass tumbler
- Bar spoon
- Jigger or measuring shot glass
- Cocktail strainer
- Large ice cube mold
- Muddler
- Rocks glass (serving glass)
- Tongs or gloves (for handling dry ice)
- Stir stick
- Small plate or bowl (for garnishes)
Ingredients
- 2 oz bourbon
- 0.25 oz maraschino cherry syrup from the cherry jar
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- 2 –3 oz cherry cola regular or diet
- 1 maraschino cherry
- 1 large ice cube
- 1 small chunk dry ice food-grade only
- 1 strip orange peel optional garnish
Instructions
- Add the maraschino cherry and cherry syrup to a mixing glass.
- Muddle gently to release cherry flavor.
- Add bourbon and Angostura bitters.
- Drop in the large ice cube.
- Pour in the cherry cola and stir gently.
- Using tongs or gloves, carefully add a small piece of dry ice.
- Stir until the drink is chilled and begins to smoke.
- Strain into a rocks glass, keeping the large ice cube but leaving out the dry ice.
- Garnish with a maraschino cherry and optional orange peel.
- Wait until all dry ice fully dissolves before drinking.