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This persimmon old-fashioned cocktail is a tasty winter libation. Made with a sweet persimmon puree, rye, and just a touch of seltzer. So easy to make and drink!
I’m not really sure why but persimmons always scared me.
What would they taste like? Would they be tasty? Would I buy it and then end up hating it? All this worry comes from a girl who when a chef asks the question “how adventurous are you?” responds with “lay it on me.”
Well, long story short I bought the persimmon, I tried the persimmon, I ate the persimmon and I drank the persimmon.
It was fabulous and I’m happy to report I’ll be buying more in the future.
Especially if I get to turn them into persimmon old-fashioned cocktails.
Looking for another spin on the old fashioned cocktail? Try this sweet old fashioned cocktail!
My husband and I own a lot of bourbons.
More bourbon than 2 people should probably ever own.
We jokingly call our spare closet our “store room” for our bourbon.
Basically, we don’t have children so instead, we have cats and bourbon.
Maybe next year we should put them both on our Christmas cards so people get the hint that we are not making babies and instead becoming crazy bourbon-drinking cat people.
For this drink, I made a simple puree of ripe persimmon, a little water, and just a touch of brown sugar.
You do not need to add a lot of sugar because you still get some added sweetness from the persimmon and old-fashioned cocktails aren’t supposed to be overly sweet.
However, if you like a sweeter cocktail go on with your bad self and add more sweetness.
I’m never going to tell you how to live your life.
Especially when booze is involved.
More winter cocktail recipes
- Want a true vintage cocktail? Try my Tom and Jerry Cocktail Recipe.
- Love all things eggnog? Eggnog Martini.
- Need something unique? Try my Aged Eggnog.
- Craving a Christmas-flavored cocktail? Try my Gingerbread Martini.
Persimmon Old Fashioned
Ingredients
For persimmon puree:
- 2 ripe fuyu persimmons, tops removed and quartered
- 1/2 cup water, more may be needed
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
For cocktail:
- 2 ounces rye or bourbon
- 2 tablespoons persimmon puree
- 4 shakes orange bitters
- Seltzer water
- Rosemary, for garnish, optional
- Fresh cranberries, for garnish, optional
Instructions
For persimmon puree:
- Add persimmons, water, and brown sugar to a blender or food processor.
- Blend until smooth. If the mixture is too thick simply thin out with more water until desired consistency has been met. You're looking for the puree to be smooth and just slightly thick. If you want the mixture sweeter add more brown sugar.
- Should make around 1-1/2 cups but will depend on the persimmon size and amount of water added.
For cocktail:
- Fill a short cocktail glass with ice.
- Add in 2 tablespoons persimmon puree and the remaining ingredients.
- Give a gentle stir to combine.
- Garnish with rosemary and cranberries if desired. Totally optional but looks really pretty.
- If you want more fruit and sweetness simply add more puree.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Persimmons are always fun! What a great flavor for a cocktail!
I drank a LOT of Old Fashioned’s over Christmas…but definitely NONE with persimmon in them! Such a tasty little fruit and twist on the classic cocktail – pinned!
I always wondered what to do with a persimmon. Now i know!
No kids but cats and bourbon. I like it! 🙂 This recipe looks fantastic as always.
These sounds wonderful! I would love one right now!
These sounds wonderful! I would love one right now!
Confession.. I’ve never tried persimmons, but the color of this cocktail is stunning!
Looks like I’ll be headed to the store to grab some persimmons! This cocktail is right up my alley, sounds and looks so good!
“Basically we don’t have children so instead we have cats and bourbon.” hahaha!!!
Looks like I need to make a trip to your house!
These cocktails are fabulous, and the photography gorgeous as always!
Have a happy and safe new year!
this sounds fantastic! I hope I can still find a persimmon, these will be made soon!