A holiday play on an Old Fashioned that's all Frost, no Jack. Apple cider reduction offers spiced sweetness that makes a perfect alternative to simple syrup for colder days, and black walnut bitters add a special bit of wintery holiday flair to this classic cocktail. Get as fancy as you'd like with your garnish to really elevate this sure-to-be holiday hit! Created by Marshal Middleton at Savour by CRUSH in Winchester, Virginia.
Ingredients:
- 2 ounce Palm Republic Aged Rum
- ½ ounce Apple Cider Reduction
- 4 dashes Black Walnut Bitters
- 1 Cinnamon Stick
Garnish (Optional):
- Apple slices
- Cherry
Glassware:
- Tumbler
Instructions:
- Smoke a glass with a cinnamon stick.
- In a mixing glass combine Palm Republic Aged Rum, apple cider reduction and black walnut bitters.
- Stir for 20 rotations and pour over a large rock in your smoked glass.
- Garnish with apple slices, cherry and burnt cinnamon.