Smoked Old Fashioned Recipe

A smoked old fashioned cocktail with bourbon, smoked ice, and garnished with a cherry and orange peel in a rocks glass

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Smoked Old Fashioned Recipe

Inspired by a classic Old Fashioned cocktail with a modern twist, this Smoked Old Fashioned recipe is flavored with smoked ice and a twist of orange.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Cocktail

Cuisine: Cocktail, Drinks

Servings: cocktail

Author: Mary Cressler

Cost: $5.00

Equipment

Cocktail Shaker
Ice Cube Mold

Ingredients

½ teaspoon sugar (You can substitute with simple syrup as well)
3 dashes bitters (Angostura bitters works best)
1 teaspoon water (optional)
2 ounces bourbon or whiskey
1 large smoked ice cube
1 Maraschino cherry
1 orange peel twist, for garnish

Instructions

In a cocktail shaker, add the sugar, 3 dashes of Angostura bitters, and water (if using). Stir to dissolve. Then add the ice cubes (NOT the smoked ice cube) and bourbon (or whiskey), and stir to combine. Alternatively, you shake to combine.
Place your smoked ice cube in an old-fashioned glass and strain the drink into your glass. Garnish with a cherry and the orange peel.

Notes

Sometimes I like to add some club soda, just a dash, to very slightly dilute the intensity of the whisky. It’s totally optional. Also, note that the smoky flavor will get stronger the more the ice slowly melts. It’s fascinating to taste the evolution of the drink as this happens.

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