Smoky Maple Bourbon Old Fashioned
A delicious twist on an old favorite. You add walnut bitters, liquid apple smoke, smoky maple syrup with Makers Mark bourbon. This is served in a old fashioned glass with a large smoky infused ice cube and garnished with a fat twist of orange peel for a most delicious bourbon drink.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing Glass
Ingredients
- 2 Oz Makers Mark Bourbon
- 1 Tsp Maple Syrup*
- 5 Drops Walnut Bitters
- 2 Drops Apple Liquid Smoke
- 1 TB Water
- 1 Orange Twist to garnish
Smoky Ice Cubes
- 1 Tray Round or Square Silicone Ice Cube Maker
- 2 Drops Apple Liquid Smoke added to each cube
Instructions
- Make your ice cubes at least a day ahead
- Add maple syrup, bitters, liquid smoke and water to a large mixing glass and muddle the flavors together
- Add 5 ice cubes to the glass
- Add 2 shots of Bourbon
- Stir gently to mix the contents
- Put one large ice cube in an old fashioned glass
- Using a strainer pour the cocktail over the ice in your old fashioned glass
- Garnish with a large twist of orange peel which you actually twist over the drink to release the oils and drop in the cocktail
Notes
*Use good quality and try to find smoky if possible. (Can be ordered from The Lost Kitchen)
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