Old Fashioned Smoked Whiskey Cocktail
A smoky twist on the classic Old Fashioned cocktail, combining bourbon or rye whiskey with simple syrup, bitters, and a subtle wood smoke aroma for a comforting and sophisticated drink.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz bourbon or rye whiskey
- 1/4 oz simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water)
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- Large ice cube or sphere
- Orange peel for garnish
- Handful of soaked wood chips (hickory or oak) for smoking
Instructions
- Chill your Old Fashioned glass in the freezer for about 5 minutes.
- In a mixing glass, combine 2 oz bourbon or rye whiskey, 1/4 oz simple syrup, and 2 dashes Angostura bitters. Stir gently for about 20 seconds to combine and chill.
- Add one large ice cube or sphere to the mixing glass.
- Smoke the chilled glass using a handheld smoker or smoking gun by filling it with smoke for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Alternatively, light soaked wood chips in a heatproof bowl and cover the glass upside down over the smoke to absorb the aroma.
- Strain the stirred cocktail into the smoked glass carefully to preserve the smoke inside.
- Twist a fresh orange peel over the drink to release oils, rub it around the rim, then drop it in as garnish.
- Enjoy the cocktail by inhaling the subtle smoky scent before sipping.
Notes
Use large ice cubes or spheres to slow dilution. Avoid over-smoking to prevent bitterness. Stir gently instead of shaking to maintain clarity and texture. Soak wood chips briefly to control burn rate. Experiment with bitters and wood chip types for flavor variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail (approxim
- Calories: 170200
- Sugar: 57
- Carbohydrates: 57
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