Spiced Persimmon Puree
2 ripe Fuyu persimmons
½ cup maple syrup
½ cup water
1 cinnamon stick
¼ tsp fresh grated ginger - can also substitute for a pinch of ground ginger
Persimmon Spiced Old Fashioned
2 oz your favorite bourbon
juice from half a lemon
juice from half an orange
dash of orange bitters
2 tbsp Spiced Persimmon Puree
sparkling water
Spiced Persimmon Puree
1
In a small pot over medium heat, combine the persimmons, maple syrup, water, ginger, and cinnamon stick.
2
Bring to a boil and cook for 6-8 minutes or until the persimmons have softened and remove from heat.
3
Remove the cinnamon stick and puree the ingredients. Allow cool before canning or using in another recipe. Stored properly, the puree can keep in the fridge for a week.
Persimmon Spiced Old Fashioned
4
In a cocktail shaker, combine the bourbon, lemon juice, orange juice, orange bitters, and Spiced Persimmon Puree.
5
Shake to combine and strain into a glass. Top with sparkling water and garnish with a cinnamon stick. Enjoy!
Ingredients
Spiced Persimmon Puree
2 ripe Fuyu persimmons
½ cup maple syrup
½ cup water
1 cinnamon stick
¼ tsp fresh grated ginger - can also substitute for a pinch of ground ginger
Persimmon Spiced Old Fashioned
2 oz your favorite bourbon
juice from half a lemon
juice from half an orange
dash of orange bitters
2 tbsp Spiced Persimmon Puree
sparkling water
