Spiced Persimmon Old Fashioned

CategoryBeverages, Fall Fruit

Yields1 Serving

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

Directions

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!

Spiced Persimmon Old Fashioned