Persimmon Old Fashioned Cocktail
An unique version of the classic old fashioned cocktail recipe – the persimmon old fashioned. Also includes a recipe for persimmon simple syrup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 1 1x
- Category: Drinks
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Persimmon Simple Syrup Ingredients:
- 2 ripe persimmons
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup water
Persimmon Old Fashioned Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons persimmon simple syrup
- Pinch of cinnamon, ground ginger, nutmeg, and cloves
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 3 dashes of bitters
- 1/2 persimmon
- 2 ounces brandy or whiskey
- Ice
- Ginger ale or soda water
- Persimmon peel, for garnish
- 2 cranberries, for garnish (optional)
- 1 orange slice, for garnish
- 1 cinnamon stick, for garnish
Instructions
Make the Persimmon Simple Syrup
- Bring water, brown sugar and 1 persimmon, peeled and chopped in a small saucepan to a boil. Simmer for 10 minutes. Strain and set aside to cool.
Make the Persimmon Old Fashioned:
- Combine 3 tablespoons of persimmon simple syrup, orange zest, bitters, 1/2 of one persimmon peeled and diced in a cocktail glass and muddle. Add brandy or whiskey and ice. Top with ginger ale or soda water
- Garnish with a curled piece of persimmon peel and cranberries and a cinnamon stick
Notes
Makes enough simple syrup for 2-3 cocktails.
Find it online: https://asideofsweet.com/persimmon-old-fashioned-cocktail/