Persimmon Old Fashioned

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Persimmon Old Fashioned

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!

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: old fashioned made with persimmon, persimmon cocktail, persimmon old fashioned, persimmon puree, persimmon puree for cocktails

Servings: -1/2 cups puree

Author: Brandy O'Neill - Nutmeg Nanny

Equipment

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.

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