Description
Spicy-sweet “Charred Cinnamon Pineapple Old Fashioned” cocktails blend smoky whiskey with caramelized tropical notes. Sensational mixology crafts complex layers where fire-kissed pineapple meets classic bourbon for an unforgettable sipping experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Charred Cinnamon Pineapple Old Fashioned
Main Ingredients:
- 2 ounces (59 milliliters) bourbon
- ½ ounce (15 milliliters) charred cinnamon pineapple syrup
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
Fruit and Sweeteners:
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) fresh pineapple chunks
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) honey or brown sugar
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) water
- 1 grilled pineapple wedge (for garnish)
Garnishes and Extras:
- 1 large ice cube
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 cinnamon stick (for garnish)
- Orange peel twist (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Transform fresh pineapple chunks into a caramelized delight by grilling over medium-high heat until golden brown edges appear, creating a smoky sweetness for the cocktail foundation.
- Transfer the charred pineapple pieces into a small saucepan, introducing a cinnamon stick, honey, and water to craft an aromatic infusion that will elevate the cocktail’s complexity.
- Allow the pineapple-cinnamon mixture to simmer gently, releasing deep, warm flavors that will permeate the syrup with a rich, spiced essence.
- After simmering, let the syrup steep off the heat, enabling the ingredients to meld and intensify their collective flavor profile.
- Strain the syrup carefully, removing the cinnamon stick and pineapple chunks, ensuring a smooth, concentrated liquid that captures the essence of the grilled fruit.
- In a mixing glass, combine bourbon with the freshly created pineapple-cinnamon syrup and a few dashes of aromatic bitters to balance the sweetness.
- Introduce ice to the mixture and stir methodically, chilling the cocktail while allowing the ingredients to harmonize and develop a silky texture.
- Select a rocks glass and place a large, crystal-clear ice cube as the foundation for serving the cocktail.
- Delicately strain the chilled bourbon mixture over the ice, creating a visually appealing and inviting beverage.
- Embellish the drink with a grilled pineapple wedge, a cinnamon stick, and an optional orange peel twist to enhance both the visual and aromatic experience.
Notes
- Swap honey with agave nectar for a vegan-friendly syrup that maintains the same rich sweetness and smooth consistency.
- Experiment with different wood-fired grilling techniques to enhance the pineapple’s smoky caramelization, which deepens the cocktail’s complex flavor profile.
- Select a high-quality bourbon with robust vanilla and oak notes to complement the charred pineapple’s natural sweetness and cinnamon’s warm spice.
- Adjust syrup consistency by simmering longer for a thicker texture or adding less water for a more concentrated pineapple-cinnamon essence.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Cocktails
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 36 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 80 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg