Strawberry Old Fashioned

Close up of glasses with old fashioned and strawberries

Celebrate fresh produce with these sweet, well balanced Strawberry Old Fashioned. Make a homemade strawberry simple syrup first, then use it to sweeten this twist on the classic Old Fashioned cocktail, which is sweeter than the original.

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Total Time 10

Servings cocktail

Calories 222kcal

Ingredients

Strawberry Simple Syrup

1 ½ cup water
1 ½ cup granulated sugar
1 cup strawberries sliced

Strawberry Old Fashioned

2 oz. whiskey
1 oz. strawberry simple syrup (recipe above)
1 oz. water
1 strawberry muddled

Instructions

Make the Strawberry Simple Syrup

Measure 1 ½ cup water, 1 ½ cup granulated sugar and 1 cup strawberries into a saucepan.
Heat the pan over medium heat on the stovetop. Bring to a simmer and stir constantly until the sugar dissolves.
Remove from the heat, and bring to room temperature.

Make the Strawberry Old Fashioned

In a old fashioned glass, measure in 1 oz. water and 1 strawberry. Muddle the strawberry.
Add a cocktail ice cube, if desired.
Pour in 2 oz. whiskey and 1 oz. strawberry simple syrup.
Stir until combined, then serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

Strain the strawberries out of the simple syrup after it comes to room temperature, and transfer to a jar or an airtight container. Refrigerate. It should last for a week or a little longer.

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