"During the 2025 run of his Las Vegas residency, Usher became known for a particular bit. Wrapped in a furry overcoat, the singer would descend from the stage with a glass full of ruby red maraschino cherries. He would then hand-feed the fruit to select members of the audience. It's a flirty, cheeky gesture that spawned numerous viral videos. But it also hints at something essential, but little-known, about Usher: He knows how to give a good gift."
"Usher: Well, typically I'm an old fashioned dude, so I love a cherry old fashioned. I'm a guy who loves bourbon. I love cognac. I drink single malt. Blanton's is one of my favorites, but I'll find my way through different bottles that are gifted to me. I love Japanese whiskey too. But then other times I'm experimental and I like to try different things."
Usher became known during his Las Vegas residency for descending into the audience with a glass of ruby red maraschino cherries and hand-feeding select fans. He places importance on thoughtful gift-giving and invests time and effort to find meaningful presents for people he cares about. He favors bourbon and old-fashioned cocktails, especially cherry old fashioneds, and also enjoys cognac, single-malt whiskies such as Blanton's, and Japanese whiskey. He often experiments by making multiple drinks to sample rather than sticking with one. He appreciates smoked old fashioneds and theatrical drink-making techniques like using smoke, and he enjoys both Luxardo and classic maraschino cherries.
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