Cherries and brandy are natural companions for classic cocktails like the Old Fashioned, but here a little Dubonnet rouge lends a touch of spice.
What to buy: Dubonnet blanc and rouge are wine-based liqueurs flavored with spices. The dark red (rouge) version is sweet and rather rich; it can be found at most high-end liquor stores.
This recipe was featured as part of our Summer Fruit Cocktails photo gallery.
- Yield: 1 drink
- Difficulty: Easy
- Total: Under 5 mins
- Active: Under 5 mins
Ingredients (6)
- 12 cherries, pitted
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
- Ice
- 2 ounces brandy
- 1/2 ounce Dubonnet rouge
- 2 dashes orange bitters
Instructions
- Combine the cherries and sugar in a cocktail shaker and muddle until the cherries are broken up but not completely pulverized.
- Fill the shaker halfway with ice, then add the remaining ingredients. Shake vigorously for 30 seconds, strain into a chilled cocktail glass, and serve.