• Bourbon or Rye Whiskey
  60 ml (2 oz)

  Choose a high-quality, robust whiskey
• Simple Syrup
  10 ml (0.25 oz)

  Or use 1 sugar cube with a splash of water
• Angostura Bitters
  2 dashes

  Classic aromatic bitters
• Orange Bitters
  1 dash

  Optional, for a citrusy lift
• Ice
  1 large cube

  Large, clear ice is ideal
• Wood Chips (oak, cherry, or hickory)
  1 pinch

  For smoking; choose your favorite flavor

• Mixing glass
• Bar spoon
• Jigger
• Strainer
• Rocks glass
• Smoking gun (or torch and wood chips)
• Peeler (for garnish)

1. 1

   Chill your rocks glass by filling it with ice or placing it in the freezer for a few minutes.

2. 2

   In a mixing glass, combine the simple syrup (or sugar cube with a splash of water), bitters, and whiskey.

3. 3

   Add ice to the mixing glass and stir well for 20-30 seconds until well chilled and slightly diluted.

4. 4

   Discard the ice from your rocks glass. Using your smoking gun (or torch and wood chips), fill the empty glass with smoke and quickly cover it with a coaster or plate to trap the aroma.

5. 5

   Strain the mixed cocktail into the smoked rocks glass over a large ice cube.

6. 6

   Express an orange peel over the drink to release its oils, then use it as garnish.

7. 7

   Serve immediately and enjoy the smoky aroma with each sip.

• The mesmerizing aroma of smoke elevates the drinking experience.
• Balances sweetness, bitterness, and bold whiskey flavors perfectly.
• The tableside smoke show is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
• It’s endlessly customizable with different woods and bitters.
• Perfect for slow sipping and thoughtful conversation.

While the original Old Fashioned dates back to the early 1800s, embodying the very definition of a cocktail (spirit, sugar, water, bitters), the Smoky Old Fashioned is a contemporary riff that gained popularity in the craft cocktail renaissance. Bartenders began experimenting with smoke to enhance both aroma and flavor, often using smoked glassware or smoky whiskies. The result? A cocktail that blends nostalgia with a dramatic, modern presentation.