Smoked Old Fashioned

Smoked Old Fashioned

Classic Bourbon Cocktail

For me this cocktail is the all time best bourbon based cocktail. When using a classic bourbon like Wild Turkey 101 you can’t go wrong. Some bourbons after stirring in the ice can get watered down because of either low proofing or limited oak flavors. Wild Turkey 101 will not do that to you. After you’ve crafted this cocktail that bourbon still shines through amazingly. When traveling in Atlanta I stumbled upon a small store called 1821 Bitters

Barrel Aged Old Fashioned Mix

skeptical of their multiple bitter selections I decided to give it a try. They let me taste each one and I was blown away. As a purist cocktail drinker the classic Angostura bitters was always my go to. I still use it here and there, but now I also use 1821 bitters. The Barrel Aged Old Fashioned Cocktail makes the Wild Turkey 101 smoked old fashioned a true work of art. Don’t just take my word for it you’ve got to try it for yourself.

Smoked Old Fashioned

Classic Bourbon Cocktail

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Ingredients

• 2oz Wild Turkey 101 Bourbon
• 1/2 oz 1821 Bitters - Barrel Aged Old Fashioned Cocktail
• Luxardo Cherry
• Orange Peel
• One large clear ice cube or sphere
• Smoking Gun with cedar wood chips
• Cloche (Smoking Dome)

Instructions

1. Pour 2 oz of bourbon into a stirring glass, .
2. Pour in 1/2 oz of 1821 bitters,
3. Fill ice half way and gently stir for 30 seconds. 
4. Place your ice cube into a rocks glass and gently pour in your concoction.
5. Express an orange slice over the glass and add the cherry.
6. Smoking
7. Use a smoking gun with cedar wood chips
8. Place the cocktail carefully into a smoking dome. Place the lid on top but leave an opening for the smoking hose to fill the dome.
9. Let sit for 30 seconds lift lid and the aroma of smoke will fill the room for an amazing ambiance. Sit back and enjoy.

Notes

For a more bourbon forward old fashioned I would suggest a 3 oz pour. Most bars serve 2 oz pours, but at your home bar you’re in charge. Keep in mind this kicks it up a notch so drink responsibly.

There are other options besides a cloche for smoking. Use a cedar plank with a torch or a smoking box for other methods .