Smoked Maple Old Fashioned -- Variation #2

This is one of my go-to variations for a reason. The warm baking spice character of Elijah Craig Small Batch bourbon just works so well with a whisper of smoke and real maple syrup. A few dashes of Black Walnut bitters adds a grounding, nutty complexity. It's a deeply satisfying sipper.

Approximate ABV 33.8%
Approximate Price / Cocktail $3.10
Taste Foundation Sweet, Bitter
Taste Nuance Smoky, Nutty, Fruity

Recipe Ingredients

2 oz. (60 ml) Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey Add to Cart
1/4 oz. (7.5 ml) Maple Syrup
3 dashes Fee Brothers Black Walnut Bitters Add to Cart
Smoked double old fashioned glass
Orange zest and cocktail cherry for garnish
..oh, and melted ice (water)

Recipe Directions

1. Smoke your double old fashioned glass.
2. Add maple syrup, bitters, and bourbon to the smoked glass.
3. Add a large ice cube.
4. Stir until chilled.
5. Garnish with orange zest and a cocktail cherry.

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