I love Ranier cherries but I’ve had to wait a long “thyme” to finally enjoy this Rainier Cherry Scotch Thyme “New Fashioned” cocktail. The idea for my Rainier Cherry Scotch Thyme “New Fashioned” came to me sometime last fall. Oh the torture of having to wait for Rainier cherry season to get to finally make one. I have to say, this Rainier Cherry Scotch Thyme “New Fashioned” was absolutely worth the wait. Considering it’s made with Scotch, it’s still a very light and refreshing cocktail. It’s woodsy and herbaceous without being overwhelming. It’s quite perfect for the early summer late spring season during which it’s easiest to find Rainier cherries. Hint, this is no coincidence. The scotch you select will have a big impact on the flavor of the drink. I recommend that first and foremost, pick one you like. It seems obvious, but sometimes when reading a recipe it’s easy to forget the most important part of cooking and eating: your taste buds rule! I chose a medium/light peatiness so as not to overwhelm the cherries. Thyme is strong though, and it holds its own with the peat in my Rainier Cherry Scotch Thyme “New Fashioned” cocktail.

Rainier Cherry Scotch Thyme New Fashioned

2015-07-01 10:16:03

Serves 1

Rainier Cherry Scotch Thyme New Fashioned is a flavorful and beautiful take on the old fashioned with thyme, cherries and lemon with scotch on the rocks.

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Prep Time

5 min

Total Time

5 min

Prep Time

5 min

Total Time

5 min

103 calories

28 g

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2 g

3 g

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508 g

24 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size

508g

Servings

1

Amount Per Serving

Calories 103

Calories from Fat 14

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 2g

3%

Saturated Fat 0g

2%

Trans Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 0g

Monounsaturated Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg

0%

Sodium 24mg

1%

Total Carbohydrates 28g

9%

Dietary Fiber 10g

42%

Sugars 7g

Protein 3g

Vitamin A

19%

Vitamin C

166%

Calcium

33%

Iron

104%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Ingredients

1. 1 ounce scotch
2. ½ ounce thyme simple syrup
3. 2 sprigs thyme; one reserved
4. 2 lemon wedges
5. ¼ cup water or seltzer
6. 3-4 pitted Rainier cherries and an extra for garnish
7. ice

Instructions

1. Place the lemon wedges, cherries, and thyme sprig in the bottom of a high ball glass. Muddle well.
2. Add the scotch, simple syrup and water or seltzer. Add ice and stir well.
3. For the garnish, I took a pitted cherry and stuck a thyme stem through the hole in the center. It makes for a stirring stick that's edible and delicious.

By Barrett Bridenhagen

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calories

103

fat

2g

protein

3g

carbs

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