Blush & Barrel Recipe

Blush & Barrel is a bold yet romantic whiskey cocktail that reimagines the classic old fashioned with warm spice and fresh berry sweetness. Featuring LAVA Old Fashioned Mix, LAVA Spiced Demerara Syrup, and muddled strawberries, this drink balances rich oak notes with soft fruit for an elevated, Valentine-inspired sip that feels cozy, refined, and timeless.

Blush & Barrel Recipe

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A whiskey-forward old fashioned made with LAVA Old Fashioned Mix, LAVA Spiced Demerara Syrup, and fresh muddled strawberries for a warm, romantic twist on a classic cocktail.

• Total Time: 3
• Yield: 1

Ingredients

• 2 oz bourbon or rye whiskey
• 1 oz LAVA Old Fashioned Mix
• 0.25 oz LAVA Spiced Demerara Syrup
• 2 fresh strawberries (muddled)
• Garnish: strawberry slice or expressed orange peel
• Ice: large cube

Instructions

1. Add strawberries to a mixing glass and gently muddle.

2. Add whiskey, LAVA Old Fashioned Mix, and LAVA Spiced Demerara Syrup.

3. Add ice and stir until well chilled.

4. Strain over a large ice cube in a rocks glass.

5. Garnish with a strawberry slice or orange peel.

Notes

• Use rye for a spicier finish or bourbon for more sweetness.
• Can be batched and served over large-format ice for events.
• Approximately 180–200 calories depending on whiskey.

• Author: stephanie
• Prep Time: 3
• Method: Stir and strain