Smoked Maple Old Fashioned
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5
Smoked Maple Old Fashioned
Description
This cocktail starts by lighting a lemon rind with a kitchen torch to release and enhance its essential oils and smoky notes. The rind is then run along the rim of the glass for added aroma and flavor. The base consists of smoked maple-flavored bourbon, sweetened with a measure of maple syrup, and balanced with a few drops of Angostura bitters to introduce complexity.
Stirring the ingredients together with ice chills the drink and slightly dilutes it for right balance. An optional cinnamon stick adds visual appeal and a mild spicy fragrance that complements the bourbon and maple components.
Overall, the Smoked Maple Old Fashioned is a nuanced take on a classic cocktail, signaling warmth and richness with maple and smoky undertones finishing with bright citrus highlights.
Ingredients
- 1 lemon rind spiral
- 1/2 ounce maple syrup
- 2 to 3 Angostura bitters drops
- 2 to 3 ounces bourbon whiskey smoked maple flavored
- cinnamon stick if desired
Instructions
- Use a kitchen torch to light the lemon or orange rind and place it in a glass, covering the top for a minute or two. Remove the rind, run it along the rim of the glass and add an ice cube.
- Add a few drops of bitters, then add the maple syrup. Add in the bourbon. Stir, add the cinnamon stick and serve.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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