Whiskey Thyme Cherry Swirl

This cocktail recipe combines the rich flavors of brown butter-washed rye with the nutty notes of palo cortado sherry, complemented by the subtle sweetness of lacto-fermented cherry syrup and the herbal complexity of Amaro Pasubio and thyme liqueur. The result is a well-balanced, sophisticated drink that captures the essence of a cozy evening by the windowsill.

Whiskey Thyme Cherry Swirl

A sophisticated whiskey cocktail featuring brown butter-washed rye, palo cortado sherry, lacto-fermented cherry syrup, Amaro Pasubio, and thyme liqueur, creating a well-balanced and richly flavored drink.

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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. Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice.
  2. Stir the mixture until well chilled.
  3. Strain the cocktail over a large ice cube in a rocks glass.
  4. Garnish with a fermented cherry.