Spiced Cola Old Fashioned
Recipe courtesy of Patrice Hewski, Certified Sommelier, Beverage Manager, Commonwealth National Golf Club & Manor House (Horsham, Pa.)
Ingredients
- rye whiskey - 2 1/2 ozs.
- spiced cola syrup - 1 oz.
- bitters - 3 dashes
- Luxardo cherry juice infused ice cube
- skull and cherry - garnish
- Ingredients for the Spiced Cola Syrup:
- spiced cola - 1 cup
- brown sugar - 1/2 cup
Instructions
- In a rocks glass, combine the rye whiskey, spiced cola syrup, and bitters.
- Add a Luxardo cherry juice infused ice cube to the glass.
- Lightly stir the mixture to combine the flavors.
- Garnish with a skull and cherry for a fun and festive touch.
Procedure for Spiced Cola Syrup:
- In a saucepan, combine spiced cola and brown sugar.
- Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for about 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the syrup to thicken slightly.
- Remove from heat and let cool.
- Strain the syrup into an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks