THE MODERN OLD-FASHIONED

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The Modern Old-Fashioned image

Update the traditional old-fashioned with this innovative recipe from Danny Meyer's "Mix Shake Stir" (2009; Little, Brown and Company). Also try:Mortoni, Cranberry Daiquiri

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Drink Recipes     Cocktail Recipes

Yield Makes 1 cocktail

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 dried cherries
1 1/2 ounces pear liqueur, such as Poire William
Ice cubes
5 slices ripe but firm red Bosc pear
Splash of freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 ounces bourbon, preferably Michter's
1/2 ounce Danny Meyer's Simple Syrup
Dash of Angostura bitters

Steps:

  • Place 3 of the dried cherries and 1/2 ounce of pear liqueur in a small bowl; let stand until cherries are plump. Thread cherries onto a small skewer; set aside. Fill a rocks glass with ice; set aside.
  • Place 4 slices pear, lemon juice, and remaining cherry in the bottom of a cocktail shaker; muddle using a muddler or back of a wooden spoon. Add ice, bourbon, remaining 1 ounce pear liqueur, simple syrup, and bitters; cover and shake vigorously until well combined.
  • Strain into prepared glass and serve immediately garnished with cherry skewer and remaining pear slice.

Farhan Jani
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Overall, I thought this drink was just okay.


Herbert Carstarphen
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I found this drink to be a bit bland.


N i c o
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This drink is too sweet for me.


Sardar Usama Daimaal
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my drink didn't turn out as good as the one in the picture.


Terry Jones
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This drink is a bit strong for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.


Ramit Gurung
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I love the smoky flavor that the whiskey adds to this drink.


Nate Worley
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This is the perfect drink to sip on a cold winter night.


Danish Bhatti
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I'm not usually a fan of whiskey, but this drink was surprisingly good. The bitters and sugar really balance out the whiskey flavor.


Luke Duke
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This cocktail was a hit at my recent party. Everyone loved it!


Kancho Regmi
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I've tried many Old Fashioned recipes over the years, but this one is by far my favorite. The key is to use a good quality whiskey and bitters. I also like to use a large ice cube instead of crushed ice. It keeps the drink from getting watered down t


Ansaar Rahi
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This Old Fashioned cocktail is a classic for a reason. It's simple, refreshing, and delicious. The combination of whiskey, bitters, sugar, and orange and lemon zest is perfect. I love the addition of the cherry and orange slice for garnish. It really