Virginia Distillery Co.

Cherry Walnut Old Fashioned

A luxurious, handcrafted twist on the classic Old Fashioned, this cocktail is a testament to rich, layered flavor. It features a unique toasted walnut and vanilla bean-infused Virginia-Highland Whisky that merges beautifully with the sweetness of Luxardo cherry and brown sugar syrup, deepened by aromatic chocolate bitters. This decadent, spirit-forward masterpiece is the ultimate sip of sophisticated comfort.

Ingredients

1½ oz toasted walnut and vanilla bean infused Port Cask Finished Virginia-Highland Whisky*
½ tsp Luxardo cherry juice
½ tsp brown sugar syrup**
3 drops chocolate bitters
Luxardo cherry to garnish

how to prepare

Combine ingredients in an Old Fashioned glass. Add ice and stir. Garnish with a Luxardo cherry.

*Recipe for toasted walnut and vanilla bean infused Port Cask Finished Virginia-Highland Whisky: Pour 750 ml bottle of Port Cask Finished Virginia-Highland Whisky into a container with ½ cup lightly toasted walnuts (toast in a 350 degree oven for 10 minutes, flip halfway through). Add one split vanilla bean and let sit for at least four days.

**Recipe for brown sugar syrup: Combine 2 cups water and 2 cups brown sugar over medium heat, stirring until brown sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and let cool. Store refrigerated for up to one week. Yields 2 ½ cups