Mtn Old Fashioned
Ingredients
- 3 parts Bourbon
- 1 part Winter Cherry Mountain Liqueur
- Optional dashes of orange bitters (to taste)
- Ice cubes (large rock preferred for slow chill)
Instructions
- Fill a rocks glass with ice cubes (one large cube for a slower melt, or several for extra frost).
- Pour in 3 parts Bourbon over the ice.
- Add 1 part Winter Cherry Mountain Liqueur, letting its vibrant tart cherry and subtle spice mingle with the bourbon’s warmth.
- Add dashes of orange bitters to your liking for a bright, aromatic lift.
- Stir gently until chilled and unified—about 20-30 seconds.
- Garnish: Expressed orange peel for citrus oil.
- Serve fireside, cabin-style, or trail-end. Sip slow—rich, warming, full-bodied embrace that pairs with crisp mountain evenings, hearty stews, or quiet stories under starlit Georgia skies.
Pro Tip: Double or triple for a gathering—perfect for sharing around a porch table or post-hike toast. No rush, just mountain time.
Mtn Old Fashioned
Where Bourbon Depth Meets Tart Cherry Spice
A timeless cocktail doesn’t chase the chill. It wraps around it with bold warmth, draws you closer to the fire, and lets the mountains whisper “stay awhile.” Inspired by the enduring classic Old Fashioned and the pure, vibrant tart cherry essence of our award-winning Winter Cherry Mountain Liqueur—crafted small-batch in the North Georgia mountains with no additives, just real fruit and subtle spice.
The Mountain Moment
Settling into a chair on the porch at House of Applejay in The Ellijays. Crisp air carries hints of pine through the Chattahoochee National forest, the glass heavy in your hand as cherry spice dances with bourbon oak. This isn’t just a drink—it’s your winter warmer after a day on the trails, a shared ritual with friends under vast Appalachian skies. Unhurried. Unforgettable. Let The Mountain Old Fashioned kindle your mountain moment.
Made with Winter Cherry Mountain Liqueur—our all-natural, Double Gold medal-winning (2025 San Francisco World Spirits Competition) cherry elixir, small-batch distilled onsite. Clean, pure, mountain-born. Ideal for cozy cabin nights, holiday gatherings, or bold twists on tradition.
Why The Mountain Old Fashioned Captures the Mountains
Rooted in Georgia’s Appalachian heartland, this twist on the iconic Old Fashioned celebrates the bold, natural intensity of tart cherries against bourbon’s rugged depth—like discovering a hidden ridge view on a brisk winter hike. All-natural, no shortcuts—just the ritual that turns a North Georgia evening into a memory worth savoring.
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Best shared when the mountain air turns crisp, the fire is crackling, or one sip turns into lingering conversation under starlit peaks.
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