THE MODERN OLD-FASHIONED

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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.

Farzana islam Ruma
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This cocktail was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


francisco mojica
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I didn't like the flavor of this cocktail. The orange and cherry bitters were too overpowering.


Mariah Barragan
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This cocktail is a bit too strong for my taste. I would recommend using less whiskey or adding more mixer.


Iddrisu Issah
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I've made this cocktail a few times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect drink to enjoy after a long day.


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This is a great cocktail to make for a party. It's easy to batch and it's always a hit with my guests.


Zachary Esquibel
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I'm not a big fan of whiskey, but I really enjoyed this cocktail. The other ingredients really mellow out the whiskey flavor.


Whyatt De Castro
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This cocktail is the perfect balance of sweet and sour. It's not too strong, but it's still got a nice kick to it.


Arjun Chhetri
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I love the smoky flavor of the whiskey in this cocktail. It's the perfect drink to sip on a cold winter night.


MD Mahim Sarkar
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This is a delicious and refreshing cocktail. It's the perfect drink to enjoy on a hot summer day.


quraish khan
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I've made this cocktail a few times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect drink to enjoy after a long day.


Manisha Parajuli
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This is a great cocktail to make for a party. It's easy to batch and it's always a hit with my guests.


Karma Tshokee
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I'm not a big fan of whiskey, but I really enjoyed this cocktail. The other ingredients really mellow out the whiskey flavor.


Lauren David
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This cocktail is the perfect balance of sweet and sour. It's not too strong, but it's still got a nice kick to it.


Usama Awan
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I love the combination of flavors in this cocktail. The orange and cherry bitters really add a nice depth of flavor.


Elias Gaver
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This is my new favorite cocktail recipe. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


Jenn Baranowski
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I made this cocktail for my friends and they loved it! It's definitely a crowd-pleaser.


Raja Faheem
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I've never been a fan of Old Fashioneds, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so smooth and balanced, with just the right amount of sweetness.


Emma Roseville
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This cocktail was so refreshing and flavorful. It's the perfect drink to enjoy on a hot summer day.