The Cherrywood Affair

This sophisticated cocktail, The Cherrywood Affair, is a delightful combination of brown butter-washed rye, palo cortado sherry, lacto-fermented cherry syrup, Amaro Pasubio, and thyme liqueur. The rich and complex flavors of the whiskey, sherry, and cherry syrup are beautifully balanced by the bitter notes of the amaro, creating a drink that is both elegant and intriguing. Served over a large rock and garnished with a fermented cherry, this cocktail is a must-try for those who appreciate unique and artfully crafted libations.

The Cherrywood Affair

A sophisticated whiskey cocktail featuring brown butter-washed rye, sherry, amaro, and lacto-fermented cherry syrup.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 oz brown butter-washed rye (or whiskey of your choice)
  • 3/4 oz palo cortado sherry (or amontillado or oloroso)
  • 1/4 oz lacto-fermented cherry syrup
  • 1/4 oz Amaro Pasubio
  • 1/4 oz thyme liqueur, preferably G.E. Massenez Garden Party

Instructions

  1. Fill a mixing glass with ice.
  2. Pour in the brown butter-washed rye, palo cortado sherry, lacto-fermented cherry syrup, Amaro Pasubio, and thyme liqueur.
  3. Stir the ingredients until well chilled.
  4. Strain the mixture over a large rock in a rocks glass.
  5. Garnish with a fermented cherry.