Cinnamon Smoked Old Fashioned
A kiss of cinnamon-infused smoke puts this classic cocktail over the top! Cinnamon Smoked Old Fashioned is the perfect holiday cocktail and is designed for slow sipping in front of a roaring fire or curled up on the couch on chilly nights.
Servings: 1 cocktail
Calories: 184kcal
Equipment
- 1 cocktail smoking kit
Ingredients
- 1 cinnamon stick crushed
- 1 teaspoon simple syrup 1/4 ounce
- 2-3 dashes angostura bitters
- 2 ounces whiskey
- 1 cherry optional garnish
- 1 strip orange peel optional garnish
- 1 ice cube optional
Instructions
- Ensure your work area is free from fire hazards. You'll be working with a live flame,so remove anything that could catch on fire.
- Gather the materials from your smoked cocktail kit and hvae them nearby.
- Add the simple syrup and bitters to a rock glass or old fashioned glass and stir gently to mix.
- Add the whiskey and an ice cubes (optional).
- Put the wooden plate with mesh shavings basket over the top of the glass.
- Add the cinnamon shavings to the mesh basket and ignite it with the torch.
- Hold the flame on the shavings until the top of the glass fills with the desired amount of smoke.
- Turn off the torch, and when ready, remove the wooden plate.
- Garnish with a bit of orange and a cherry, and enjoy!
Notes
Chef Jenn's Tips
- Choose a high-quality Whiskey to enhance the overall flavor of the cocktail.
- If you prefer a sweeter cocktail, adjust the simple syrup quantity to your liking.
- Experiment with different garnishes to find your favorite flavor combination.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cocktail | Calories: 184kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 38mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg