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Perfect Smoked Old Fashioned Cocktail Recipe with Luxardo Cherry

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A smoky twist on the classic old fashioned cocktail featuring rye or bourbon whiskey, Luxardo cherries, and a subtle cherry wood smoke infusion for a rich, complex flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 2 oz Bourbon or Rye Whiskey
  • 1 Sugar Cube (or 1 tsp simple syrup)
  • 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
  • 1 Luxardo Maraschino Cherry plus a bit of syrup
  • 1 strip Orange Peel
  • Small handful Wood Chips for Smoking (cherry wood or applewood)

Instructions

  1. Place a sugar cube in your old fashioned glass. Add 2 dashes of Angostura bitters directly onto the sugar cube, then add about 1 tsp (5 ml) of water or Luxardo cherry syrup. Muddle the sugar cube and bitters together until mostly dissolved and fragrant, about 1 minute.
  2. Pour 2 oz (60 ml) of bourbon or rye whiskey into the glass. Stir gently with a bar spoon for about 20 seconds to mix flavors and chill the drink slightly.
  3. Add one large ice cube or several smaller ones to the glass.
  4. Twist a strip of fresh orange peel over the glass to release essential oils, rub it around the rim, then drop it in along with a Luxardo cherry.
  5. Light a small handful of cherry wood chips in a smoking gun or on a heat-safe surface. Trap the smoke under a glass dome or cover the old fashioned glass with a larger glass or metal shaker tin to infuse the drink for 1-2 minutes. Remove the cover carefully to allow smoke to swirl and settle.
  6. Sip slowly and savor the smoky warmth, sweet cherry, and citrus brightness.

Notes

Do not rush the muddling step to properly dissolve the sugar cube for a smooth mouthfeel. Adjust smoke intensity by reducing wood chips or infusion time if smoke is overwhelming. Prepare the drink just before serving and smoke last minute for freshest aroma. Use large ice cubes to slow dilution. Fresh, dry wood chips produce best smoke flavor.

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