Smoked Rosemary Old Fashioned

Name: Smoked Rosemary Old Fashioned
Prep time: 8 min
Total time: 8 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 oz bourbon whiskey; 1 sugar cube; 2 dashes Angostura bitters; 1 fresh rosemary sprig; 1 orange peel; 1 large ice cube or sphere

A modern twist on the classic Old Fashioned featuring bourbon infused with smoked rosemary, adding an aromatic complexity to this timeless cocktail.

8 minMediumServes 1180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 oz bourbon whiskey
1 sugar cube
2 dashes Angostura bitters
1 fresh rosemary sprig
1 orange peel
1 large ice cube or sphere

Instructions

1

Place 1 sugar cube in an Old Fashioned glass and add 2 dashes Angostura bitters.
2

Muddle the sugar and bitters until the sugar is mostly dissolved.
3

Using a kitchen torch or lighter, carefully burn the 1 fresh rosemary sprig until it smokes, then place a rocks glass upside down over it to capture the smoke.
4

Let the glass fill with smoke for about 30 seconds, then flip it right-side up.
5

Add 2 oz bourbon whiskey to the smoked glass, then add the muddled sugar and bitters mixture.
6

Add 1 large ice cube or sphere and stir gently for about 20 seconds.
7

Express the oils from the 1 orange peel by twisting it over the drink, then rub it around the rim of the glass.
8

Garnish with the orange peel and the smoked fresh rosemary sprig.

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Questions

Can I make Smoked Rosemary Old Fashioned without alcohol?

The alcohol here is 2 oz bourbon whiskey and 2 dashes Angostura bitters. Replace a base spirit with the same volume of a zero-proof spirit, or with chilled tea or tonic for bite; replace sparkling wine with sparkling water and a squeeze of citrus. Keep every other line as written, and expect a lighter, sweeter drink, since alcohol also carries bitterness and body.

Is Smoked Rosemary Old Fashioned keto-friendly?

A serving of Smoked Rosemary Old Fashioned carries 14 g of carbohydrate. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 70 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 14 percent.

How many carbs are in Smoked Rosemary Old Fashioned?

One serving (the recipe makes 1) has 14 g of carbohydrate in about 180 calories, with 0 g protein and 0 g fat, plus 19 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I batch Smoked Rosemary Old Fashioned for a group?

Yes. As written it serves 1. Halved, the bourbon drops from 2 oz to 1 oz; doubled, it is 4 oz. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. To batch it for a crowd, multiply everything but add the ice only when serving.

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