Try this Southern twist on a classic Whiskey cocktail with a hint of sweet & tart flavors and a caramelized cherry on top for added drama... it's so good it'll make your heart swoon!
Author:
Lollygag
Ingredients
5 oz. Kentucky Whiskey
1 Fresh Lemon -juiced
4- Fresh Black Cherries -muddled
1 oz. Campari
1 1/2 Tbsp. Pure Maple Syrup
4 Dashes of Orange bitters
2 oz. Seltzer
Garnishes
2 Black cherries for Garnish (caramelized optional)
2 Lemon or orange peel twists
Directions
Muddle 4 of your cherries in a shaker to release their juices.
Then add remaining ingredients except the garnishes to a shaker with ice and shake vigorously.
Strain into a double rocks glass over ice. and top the glass off with seltzer.
Garnish with a black cherry that has been caramelized (see notes) and a lemon or orange peel twist.
Recipe Note
* To caramelize your cherries simply dip the bottom in granulated sugar and use a kitchen torch to melt the sugar and brown them slightly.
