Smoked Old Fashioned
- Glass
- Rocks
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- ABV
- ~32%
Ingredients
- 2 ozbourbon60 ml
- ¼ ozsimple syrup7 ml
- 2 dashesangostura bitters
- pinchwood chips (for smoking)
Instructions
Build the Old Fashioned as normal: combine syrup and bitters in a rocks glass, add bourbon and a large ice cube, stir. Using a smoking gun or torch with wood chips, fill an inverted glass with smoke, then flip it over the cocktail to trap the smoke. Let it sit 30 seconds. Uncover and garnish with an orange peel.
Sips & Tips
Technique
Cherry or applewood chips give the best flavor for bourbon. Don't over-smoke — 30 seconds is enough. The smoke should enhance, not overwhelm the whiskey.
Balance
The smoke adds a campfire-like dimension that makes a familiar drink feel new. Use a good bourbon with some sweetness (Buffalo Trace, Woodford Reserve) to complement the smokiness.
History
Variations
Mezcal-Smoked Old Fashioned
Use mezcal instead of bourbon for double smoke — from the spirit and the wood chips.
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Smoked Old Fashioned
Glass: Rocks | Difficulty: Advanced | ABV: ~32%
Ingredients
- 2 oz bourbon
- ¼ oz simple syrup
- 2 dashes angostura bitters
- pinch wood chips (for smoking)
Instructions
Build the Old Fashioned as normal: combine syrup and bitters in a rocks glass, add bourbon and a large ice cube, stir. Using a smoking gun or torch with wood chips, fill an inverted glass with smoke, then flip it over the cocktail to trap the smoke. Let it sit 30 seconds. Uncover and garnish with an orange peel.