Charred Cinnamon Pineapple Old Fashioned
Description: A twist on the classic Old Fashioned with charred pineapple and cinnamon. The smoky cinnamon sugar rim heightens the depth of bourbon’s flavors.
Ingredients (per cocktail):
2 oz Bourbon
0.5 oz Pineapple-Infused Simple Syrup (simple syrup + muddled pineapple, strained)
2 dashes Aromatic Bitters
Charred Pineapple Cubes
Smoky Cinnamon Sugar (mix sugar, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of smoked salt) for rim
Cinnamon Stick
Instructions:
Rim the Glass: Moisten rim and dip into smoky cinnamon sugar.
Stir: In a mixing glass with ice, stir bourbon, pineapple syrup, and bitters until chilled.
Strain & Serve: Strain into the cinnamon-sugar-rimmed glass over a large ice cube.
Garnish: Add charred pineapple cubes and place a cinnamon stick on top.