Smoked Cherry and Cinnamon Old Fashioned

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A rich, smoky twist on the classic Old Fashioned, balanced with sweet cherry syrup and warm cinnamon notes. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together Bourbon, Smoked cherry syrup, Cinnamon stick 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.

Prep: 5 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes to the brim. Add 2 oz bourbon, 1 oz smoked cherry syrup, and 2 dashes of Angostura bitters.
  2. Step 2: Muddle 1 cinnamon stick in the shaker until fragrant, then add the orange zest strip and twist it to release oils.
  3. Step 3: Shake vigorously for 12-15 seconds until the tin is frosty cold. Double-strain through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled coupe glass.
  4. Step 4: Garnish with a thin lemon wheel floated on the surface and a cinnamon stick tucked behind it.

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