Best 3 Sour Cherry Old Fashioned Recipes

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The sour cherry old fashioned is a classic cocktail with a unique twist. This timeless beverage combines the traditional flavors of bourbon, sugar, and bitters with the tartness of fresh sour cherries. The result is a refreshing and flavorful drink that is perfect for any occasion. If you are looking for a delicious and easy-to-make cocktail, the sour cherry old fashioned is the perfect choice. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a drink that is sure to impress your friends and family. So gather your ingredients, grab a glass, and let's get started!

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

OLD FASHIONED BAKED SOUR CHERRY PUDDING



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My little granddaugher loves pink, I can't wait to make this wonderful treat for her. Best of all it tastes delicious and is really quick and easy to make. A perfect dessert served plain or with some vanilla bean ice cream. It is best served warm.

Provided by Baby Kato

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 2/3 cups sugar, divided
1 cup flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon almond extract
14 1/2 ounces tart cherries, pitted and undrained
1 tablespoon butter
1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Combine 2/3 cup sugar, flour, baking powder and salt in a small bowl.
  • Mix milk and almond extract together and lightly stir into the flour mixture.
  • Pour batter into a greased 11 x 7 " pan and set aside.
  • In a small pot, add the cherries, butter and 1 cup sugar and bring to a boil.
  • Cook, constantly stirring for 2 minutes until the sugar disolves.
  • Add the toasted almonds, stir well and spoon the mixture over the batter.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until golden brown.

SOUR CHERRY OLD-FASHIONED



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Bursting with sweet syrup, sour cherries impart a vivid fruit flavor to this retro-style cocktail. Curls of lemon zest add a bit of zing to the whiskey's hints of rich oak.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Drink Recipes     Cocktail Recipes

Yield Makes 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

24 frozen sour cherries
1/2 cup water
3/4 cup whiskey
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons kirsch
Thin lemon-zest strips (from 1 lemon)

Steps:

  • Place cherries in a heatproof bowl. Stir water and sugar in small saucepan to dissolve sugar. Bring to a boil, and pour over cherries. Let cool completely. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Drain cherries, reserving syrup. Thread 4 cherries onto each of 6 skewers. Make 3 drinks at a time: Pour 6 tablespoons whiskey, 3 tablespoons kirsch, and 4 1/2 teaspoons reserved syrup in a cocktail shaker 3/4 filled with ice. Shake and pour into chilled glasses. Garnish each with a skewer and 2 to 3 strips lemon zest. Repeat for the second batch.

SOUR-CHERRY OLD-FASHIONED



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Sour cherries are too tart to eat raw, but go down amazingly easy when you muddle them with sugar and douse them with whiskey in this spin on a classic old fashioned.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Time 5m

Yield 1 cocktail.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 sour cherries, stemmed and pitted
One 2-inch strip orange peel
1 sugar cube (or ½ teaspoon sugar)
2 or 3 dashes bitters
2 ounces rye or bourbon.

Steps:

  • Put the cherries, orange peel, sugar and bitters in an old-fashioned glass; crush the sugar and cherries with a muddler, spoon or anything else that will get the job done. Fill the glass with ice, add the whiskey and stir until the drink is cold, about a dozen times.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 176, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 0 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 0 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams

Tips:

  • For a boozy twist, add a splash of bourbon or whiskey to your cocktail.
  • If you don't have sour cherries, you can substitute fresh or frozen tart cherries.
  • For a sweeter cocktail, add a simple syrup or honey to taste.
  • Garnish your cocktail with a maraschino cherry, a twist of lemon, or a sprig of mint.

Conclusion:

The Sour Cherry Old Fashioned is a refreshing and flavorful cocktail that is perfect for any occasion. With its combination of sweet, sour, and bitter flavors, this cocktail is sure to please everyone. Whether you are a fan of classic cocktails or you are looking for something new to try, the Sour Cherry Old Fashioned is a great choice. So next time you are looking for a delicious and easy-to-make cocktail, give the Sour Cherry Old Fashioned a try. You won't be disappointed.

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