Smoked Old Fashioned Cocktail

A modern twist on the classic Old Fashioned, this Smoked Old Fashioned infuses rich flavors with a hint of smoke, creating a captivating cocktail experience. Perfect for sipping on a cozy evening.

Steps

1. Begin by preparing your smoking apparatus. If you have a smoking gun, load it with wood chips and ignite. 2. In a mixing glass, muddle the sugar cube with bitters until dissolved. 3. Add the bourbon or rye whiskey and fill the glass with ice. Stir well to chill and mix the ingredients. 4. Prepare a rocks glass by adding a large ice cube. 5. Use the smoking gun to fill the glass with smoke, then immediately cover it with a coaster to trap the smoke inside for a few seconds. 6. Strain the whiskey mixture into the smoked glass. 7. Express the oils from the orange peel over the drink and garnish with the peel and maraschino cherry. 8. Enjoy your Smoked Old Fashioned!

2 oz bourbon or rye whiskey 1 sugar cube 2 dashes Angostura bitters 1 orange peel 1 maraschino cherry (for garnish) Wood chips (for smoking) Ice