Smoked Rosemary Old Fashioned
A modern twist on the classic Old Fashioned featuring bourbon infused with smoked rosemary, adding an aromatic complexity to this timeless cocktail.
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
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1
Place 1 sugar cube in an Old Fashioned glass and add 2 dashes Angostura bitters.
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2
Muddle the sugar and bitters until the sugar is mostly dissolved.
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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.
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4
Let the glass fill with smoke for about 30 seconds, then flip it right-side up.
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5
Add 2 oz bourbon whiskey to the smoked glass, then add the muddled sugar and bitters mixture.
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6
Add 1 large ice cube or sphere and stir gently for about 20 seconds.
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7
Express the oils from the 1 orange peel by twisting it over the drink, then rub it around the rim of the glass.
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8
Garnish with the orange peel and the smoked fresh rosemary sprig.