Food The Gold Fashioned Rapid Creek Cidery serves its apple-kissed Gold Fashioned with an extra-large ice cube so the drink doesn't get diluted--but of course ordinary cubes will work, too. By Midwest Living editors Midwest Living editors Midwest Living's experienced editors create best-in-class travel, lifestyle, food, home and garden content you won't find anywhere else. We're loudly, proudly Midwestern, and we're passionate about helping our audience explore and create through award-winning storytelling. Midwest Living's Editorial Guidelines Published on August 21, 2018 Print Share Total Time: 5 mins Servings: 1 Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 2 ounces bourbon 1 ounce semisweet hard cider, such as original Angry Orchard or Stella Artois's Cidre ΒΌ ounce demerara syrup* 5 dashes aromatic bitters, such as Angostura 1 Good-quality preserved cherries, such as Luxardo** Directions In a tall glass or cocktail shaker, combine bourbon, cider, demerara syrup and bitters over ice. Stir until very cold. Strain into a rocks glass; add a single large ice cube. Garnish with a cherry. *Demerara Syrup In a screw-top jar, combine equal amounts of Demerara sugar and water. Cover and shake well until sugar is dissolved. **Shopping tip Italian Luxardo cherries are the original maraschino--an elegant and delicious splurge. Tillen Farms' Bada Bing Cherries are an affordable alternative. (Bonus: The syrup in either is fabulous in cocktails or club soda.) Buy online or at well-stocked supermarkets or liquor stores. Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 170 Calories 7g Carbs Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 1 Calories 170 % Daily Value * Sodium 7mg 0% Total Carbohydrate 7g 3% Total Sugars 6g Calcium 3mg 0% Potassium 2mg 0%