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Crafted for those who appreciate nuanced, artisanal drinks, this Craft Smoked Old Fashioned Recipe (Bourbon & Wood Smoke) combines high-proof bourbon or rye whiskey, demerara simple syrup and angostura aromatic bitters & 1 dash orange bitters with precise dilution and chilled temperature, ensuring every sip is crisp, invigorating, and perfectly balanced.
Ingredients
1 servings
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Step-by-Step Instructions
1
Stir Cocktail Ingredients with Ice
In a mixing glass filled with ice, **combine bourbon, Demerara simple syrup, Angostura bitters, and orange bitters**. Stir with a bar spoon for 30 seconds until thoroughly chilled and diluted.
2
Smoke Rocks Glass with Wood Chips
Place oak or cherry wood chips on a metal tray. **Torch wood chips with a kitchen butane torch until smoking**, then immediately invert a rocks glass over the smoking chips for 30 seconds until filled with thick white smoke.
3
Pour Over Large Clear Ice
Flip rocks glass right-side up, **immediately place a large 2-inch clear ice cube into the glass, and strain chilled bourbon cocktail over ice**.
4
Express Orange Peel & Garnish
Express fresh orange peel oils over glass, **rub peel rim, drop orange twist and Luxardo cherry into glass**, and serve immediately while smoke swirls!
Chef Amara’s Kitchen Secrets & Pro Tips
- Chef's Secret Inverted Glass Smoke Hack: Inverting your rocks glass over torched wood chips coats glass walls with aromatic smoke oils.
- Demerara 2:1 Syrup: Rich Demerara raw sugar syrup provides deep caramel molasses notes that match wood smoke.
- Large Clear Ice Sphere: Serve over a single 2-inch clear ice cube to slow down dilution and preserve smoked bourbon flavor.
1. Use Fresh, Solid Ice: Avoid hollow or cloudy ice cubes that melt rapidly and water down your drink. Large, solid ice chills efficiently while maintaining ideal dilution and crisp flavor. 2. Zest Before You Squeeze: The citrus peel contains natural aromatic essential oils that provide brighter flavor than juice alone. Microplane the colorful zest first, then roll and juice the fruit at room temperature. 3. Chef's Kitchen Secret: Chef's Secret Inverted Glass Smoke Hack: Inverting your rocks glass over torched wood chips coats glass walls with aromatic smoke oils.
Chef’s Cooking Guide & FAQs
Troubleshooting & Quick Fixes
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Troubleshooting & Quick Fixes
- What if My Craft Smoked Old Fashioned Recipe (Bourbon & Wood Smoke) Tastes Overly Sweet?: Brighten with a fresh squeeze of lemon or lime juice, or stir in a splash of chilled soda water or tonic to cut cloying sugar notes and restore crisp balance.
- Why Does My Drink Taste Watery?: If drinks sit too long over small ice, excessive dilution mutes the flavor. Use large solid ice cubes and shake or stir vigorously for only 12–15 seconds before straining immediately.
Storage, Freezing & Reheating Guidelines
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Storage, Freezing & Reheating Guidelines
Store leftovers in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat gently in a covered skillet or oven over medium-low heat until heated through.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the best wood for smoking an Old Fashioned? A: Oak, Cherry, Applewood, and Pecan wood chips are the best choices. Oak provides classic charred barrel notes, while Cherry wood adds a subtle sweet fruity smoke.
Q: Should I smoke the glass or smoke the liquid cocktail? A: Inverting and smoking the chilled glass coats the interior with fragrant smoke oils without making the whiskey overly bitter or ash-like.
Q: Can I use Rye Whiskey instead of Bourbon? A: Absolutely! Rye whiskey adds a spicy black pepper bite that contrasts beautifully with sweet wood smoke and Demerara syrup.
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