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Flavorful Smoked Old Fashioned Cocktail

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A smoky twist on the classic Old Fashioned cocktail that combines bourbon or rye whiskey with bitters, sugar, and a hint of campfire aroma for a rich, smooth sipping experience.

Ingredients

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  • 2 oz bourbon or rye whiskey
  • 1 sugar cube or 1 tsp simple syrup
  • 2–3 dashes Angostura bitters
  • 1 strip orange peel
  • 1 large ice cube or sphere
  • Small pinch cherry or oak wood chips for smoking
  • Optional: Maraschino cherry for garnish

Instructions

  1. Place the sugar cube into an Old Fashioned glass and add 2-3 dashes of Angostura bitters onto the sugar.
  2. Muddle gently until the sugar dissolves into a paste, about 30 seconds. Avoid over-muddling to prevent bitterness.
  3. Pour 2 oz bourbon or rye whiskey into the glass over the sugar mixture.
  4. Stir gently for about 20 seconds with a bar spoon to combine flavors and chill slightly.
  5. Add a large ice cube or sphere to the glass.
  6. Cut a strip of orange peel, avoiding too much white pith. Twist the peel over the glass to release oils, rub around the rim, and place inside as garnish.
  7. Smoke the cocktail using a smoking gun filled with cherry or oak wood chips, filling the glass with smoke and covering it for 30 seconds to 1 minute. If no smoking gun, light a wood chip with a handheld lighter and cover the glass quickly to trap smoke.
  8. Lift the cover slowly before sipping to enjoy the smoky aroma.

Notes

Use cherry or oak wood chips for a gentle smoke; avoid resinous woods like pine. Smoke for 30 seconds to 1 minute to avoid bitterness. Use a large ice cube or sphere to slow dilution. If sugar doesn’t dissolve fully, add a drop of water before whiskey. Prepare smoking setup before mixing to trap smoke effectively. For non-alcoholic version, use smoked tea and bitters alternative.

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