Smoked Old Fashioned Twist
Smoked Old Fashioned Twist
Ingredients
For the Smoked Old Fashioned
- 8 fluid ounces bourbon or rye whiskey
- 1 fluid ounce simple syrup
- 8 dashes Angostura bitters
- ice, as needed
For Smoking and Garnish
- 4 orange peel, large strips
- 1/4 teaspoon wood chips, for smoking, such as oak or cherry
Instructions
- 1
Chill four old fashioned glasses. You can do this by placing them in the freezer for at least 10 minutes or by filling them with ice and water, then discarding the water before use.
⏱️ 1 min
- 2
In a mixing glass, combine the bourbon or rye whiskey, simple syrup, and Angostura bitters. Add a generous amount of fresh ice.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Stir the mixture gently with a bar spoon for about 30 seconds, or until well-chilled and slightly diluted. This helps to mellow the flavors.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Strain the cocktail evenly into the four chilled old fashioned glasses over large ice cubes or spheres.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Prepare your handheld smoke infuser with the wood chips. Place the infuser over the top of each glass, or use a cocktail smoking box if available. Ignite the wood chips and allow the smoke to fill the glass for 10-15 seconds. Cover the glass with a coaster or lid to trap the smoke for another 30-60 seconds, allowing the flavors to infuse.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Carefully remove the cover. Express the oils from an orange peel over each drink by twisting it over the glass, then drop it into the cocktail as a garnish.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Serve immediately and enjoy the smoky aromatic experience.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Smoked Old Fashioned Twist
Ingredients
For the Smoked Old Fashioned
- 8 fluid ounces bourbon or rye whiskey
- 1 fluid ounce simple syrup
- 8 dashes Angostura bitters
- ice, as needed
For Smoking and Garnish
- 4 orange peel, large strips
- 1/4 teaspoon wood chips, for smoking, such as oak or cherry
Instructions
- 1
Chill four old fashioned glasses. You can do this by placing them in the freezer for at least 10 minutes or by filling them with ice and water, then discarding the water before use.
⏱️ 1 min - 2
In a mixing glass, combine the bourbon or rye whiskey, simple syrup, and Angostura bitters. Add a generous amount of fresh ice.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Stir the mixture gently with a bar spoon for about 30 seconds, or until well-chilled and slightly diluted. This helps to mellow the flavors.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Strain the cocktail evenly into the four chilled old fashioned glasses over large ice cubes or spheres.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Prepare your handheld smoke infuser with the wood chips. Place the infuser over the top of each glass, or use a cocktail smoking box if available. Ignite the wood chips and allow the smoke to fill the glass for 10-15 seconds. Cover the glass with a coaster or lid to trap the smoke for another 30-60 seconds, allowing the flavors to infuse.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Carefully remove the cover. Express the oils from an orange peel over each drink by twisting it over the glass, then drop it into the cocktail as a garnish.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Serve immediately and enjoy the smoky aromatic experience.
⏱️ 1 min