Fancy Free
The Quirky Foodster Team
Ingredients
- Bourbon whiskey — 60 ml (2 oz)
- Maraschino liqueur — 7.5 ml (1/4 oz)
- Angostura bitters — 2 dashes
- Orange bitters — 2 dashes
Method
- Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice.
- Stir until well chilled.
- Strain into a chilled coupe.
- Garnish with a cocktail cherry.
Description: A refined Old Fashioned variant sweetened with maraschino liqueur and given depth by two kinds of bitters.
Cultural Background: A pre-Prohibition-era classic revived and popularised again in the 2000s craft-cocktail movement.
Tips: Maraschino liqueur is distinct from the syrup in a jar of cocktail cherries — look for a genuine bottled maraschino liqueur like Luxardo.
Variations: Rye can be used instead of bourbon for a spicier finish.
Serving Suggestion: Serve up, well chilled, as a slightly more delicate alternative to an Old Fashioned.
Nutrition: Approx. 175 kcal per serving
FAQs:
Q: What's maraschino liqueur made from?
A: Marasca cherries, including their pits, giving it a distinctive dry, almond-like cherry flavor.
- Bourbon whiskey — 60 ml (2 oz)
- Maraschino liqueur — 7.5 ml (1/4 oz)
- Angostura bitters — 2 dashes
- Orange bitters — 2 dashes
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