Ingredients
Method
- Fill a rock or whiskey glass with a large ice cube.
- Begin by adding Angostura bitters into the glass, pure maple syrup and then pour in the whiskey.
- To give your drink a smokey flavor, place a smoker top filled with wood chips over the glass. Light the wood chips with a match, smoke gun, smoke infuser, or torch lighter until they start producing smoke.
- After it produces your desired amount of smoke cover the old fashioned glass with a coaster or lid to trap the smoke for about 30-60 seconds.
- Remove the coaster or lid and give the drink a gentle stir.
- Express the oils from an orange peel by gently twisting it over the drink, then drop the orange peel garnish into the old-fashioned glass.
- Optionally, add a Luxardo cherry as a garnish.
Notes
Whiskey: Whiskey serves as the base spirit, adding smoothness, and depth to this classic cocktail. We used the Uncle Nearest brand for this recipe but any high-quality bourbon or rye whiskey can be used as an alternative. Knob creek rye, Redwood Empire, and buffalo creek are brands we love and recommend.
Maple syrup: The maple syrup adds a natural sweetness with hints of caramel and molasses to this tasty cocktail, complementing the whiskey's flavor while adding a subtle earthiness. Honey or simple syrup can be used as alternatives, though they will impart a slightly different flavor to it.
Angostura bitters: These aromatic bitters provide balance to the sweetness of the maple syrup. They also add complexity to the drink with their herbal and spice notes. Other aromatic bitters like Peychaud's or orange bitters can be used instead.