Neon Noir Old Fashioned
A moody twist on a classic Old Fashioned with a splash of cherry liqueur and smoked bitters. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together rye whiskey, cherry liqueur, smoked bitters for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 oz rye whiskey
- 0.25 oz cherry liqueur
- 3 dashes smoked bitters
- 1 demerara sugar cube
- 1 wide strip orange peel
- 1 large clear ice cube
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Instructions
- Step 1: Place 1 demerara sugar cube in a mixing glass and saturate with 3 dashes of smoked bitters.
- Step 2: Muddle until the sugar dissolves.
- Step 3: Add 2 oz rye whiskey and 0.25 oz cherry liqueur to the mixing glass with the muddled sugar.
- Step 4: Fill the mixing glass with ice cubes and stir gently for 30 seconds until well chilled and slightly diluted.
- Step 5: Strain into a rocks glass over 1 large clear ice cube.
- Step 6: Express a wide strip of orange peel over the glass to release oils, then rim the glass and rest the peel inside as garnish.
