Description
Smoky “charred cinnamon pineapple old fashioned” cocktails blend tropical sweetness with bourbon’s rich depth. Spirited mixologists craft this elevated classic, delivering complex layers of caramelized fruit and warming spice that dance beautifully in each sip.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits and Base:
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) fresh pineapple chunks
- 2 ounces (60 milliliters) bourbon
- 1 large ice cube
- 1 grilled pineapple wedge (for garnish)
Sweeteners and Syrups:
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) honey or brown sugar
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) water
- ½ ounce (15 milliliters) charred cinnamon pineapple syrup
Spices and Aromatics:
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 cinnamon stick (for garnish)
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- Orange peel twist (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare a grill pan or outdoor grill, heating to medium-high temperature for optimal caramelization of pineapple chunks.
- Carefully place pineapple pieces onto the heated surface, allowing each side to develop deep golden-brown char marks for 2-3 minutes.
- Transfer charred pineapple to a small saucepan, combining with a whole cinnamon stick, honey, and water.
- Reduce heat and gently simmer the mixture, allowing flavors to meld and intensify for approximately 5 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from heat, letting the infusion steep and develop complex aromatics for an additional 10 minutes.
- Extract the cinnamon stick from the liquid and carefully strain the syrup, capturing the rich, caramelized pineapple essence.
- Allow the strained syrup to cool completely, ensuring it reaches room temperature before using in the cocktail preparation.
Notes
- Char pineapple slowly to develop deep caramelized flavors without burning, which enhances the cocktail’s complexity.
- Experiment with alternative sweeteners like agave or maple syrup for different flavor profiles and dietary preferences.
- Use fresh, ripe pineapple for maximum natural sweetness and optimal grilling results, avoiding underripe or overripe fruit.
- Consider making extra pineapple-cinnamon syrup to use in other cocktails or as a dessert topping for added versatility.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Cocktails
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 76 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg