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Paradise and Pennant Candied Fruit

Candied Old Fashioned Cocktail

Give a classic drink a stylish and delicious update with candied fruit. Candied orange peel muddled in the bottom of the glass adds the perfect citrus note to the bourbon and bitters. For those with a sweet tooth, toss a few candied cherries into the glass when adding ice cubes. For a classic holiday finish, garnish of red and green cherries.

Ingredients for single cocktail:

• Candied Red and Green Cherries
• Candied Orange Peel
• Water
• Bitters: 2-4 dashes
• Bourbon: 2oz
• Ice (Ice cubes, or one large cube can be made with cherries in them)

Directions:

1. Add a layer of orange peels on bottom of glass, then muddle with a splash of water
2. Add bourbon
3. Add 2-4 dashes of bitters and stir
4. Fill glass ¾ full of ice cubes or 1 large cube

*Optional* for a sweeter cocktail, include 2 or more candied cherries with the ice cubes

Serving:

• Garnish with candied cherries