Cheater’s Cherry Old-Fashioned

Need to make an Old-fashioned without simple syrup? In a pinch, use the maraschino cherry jar juice as a sugary substitute for a customizable, cheater’s old-fashioned with club soda for a summery twist.

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A sweet intro to this whiskey legend.

  • 2 oz. rye whiskey
  • 3-4 dashes angostura bitters
  • 2-3 spoonfuls of maraschino cherry juice

Mix ingredients in mixing glass with ice until chilled. Strain over large ice. Spritz with orange peel, twist & garnish.

The biggest hurdle to making at-home old-fashioneds: simple syrup.

Yes, simple syrup is very simple to make, but it requires foresight.

So anytime you’re in a pinch (like we tend to be), you can easily swap out simple syrup with the sugary “juice” that comes in the jar with maraschino cherries.

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You can add as much or as little as you’d like, making this cheater’s old-fashioned endlessly customizable for any taste.

Also try it with a splash a club soda or seltzer to lighten up the flavor profile in the summertime.

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