SMOKED CINNAMON & ROSEMARY BOURBON OLD FASHIONED 🥃🌿
Ingredients:
2 oz bourbon
1/2 oz simple syrup
2 dashes Angostura bitters
1 cinnamon stick
Fresh rosemary sprig
Orange peel for garnish
Ice cubes
Smoking device (smoke gun or similar)
Directions:
Begin by preparing your ingredients. Gather your bourbon, simple syrup, bitters, cinnamon stick, rosemary, and orange peel. A nice presentation can elevate the experience, so consider preparing a cut or zesty twist of your orange peel beforehand.
In a mixing glass, combine the bourbon, simple syrup, and Angostura bitters. The simple syrup adds a touch of sweetness that balances the strong flavors of the bourbon.
Fill the mixing glass with ice cubes, ideally large ones to minimize dilution. Stir the mixture gently until well chilled. This should take about 20-30 seconds, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.
Next, take your cinnamon stick and rosemary sprig. Use your smoke gun (or whatever smoking device you have) to infuse the spirit with a smoky aroma. Light the cinnamon stick until it begins to smolder and place it in the mixing glass, allowing the smoke to infuse. Cover the mixing glass with a lid or another glass to trap the smoke for a moment.
Once the mixture is beautifully smoked, strain it into a rocks glass over a large ice cube. This not only looks appealing but keeps your drink cold longer.
Finally, garnish your Old Fashioned with an orange peel twist, expressing the oils over the drink before placing it on the rim. For an added touch, you may even want to add the smoked rosemary sprig as a garnish for an aromatic presentation.
Additional Information:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 0 minutes
Total time: 10 minutes
Number of servings: 1
Approximate calorie count per serving: 180 calories
Notes:
If you don’t have a smoking device, you can lightly char the cinnamon stick over an open flame and let it smolder to impart a smoky flavor.
Feel free to adjust the sweetness of your Old Fashioned by modifying the amount of simple syrup.
