Smoked Barrel-Aged Old Fashioned

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A rich and warming twist on the classic Old Fashioned with smoky undertones and balanced sweetness. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together rye whiskey, simple syrup (2:1 sugar to water), Angostura bitters for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 210 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 7 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 210 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Place 1 small piece of smoked wood chip in a mixing glass and light it briefly with a kitchen torch to create smoke; cover the glass to trap the smoke inside for 10 seconds, then discard the chip.
  2. Step 2: Add 2 oz rye whiskey, 1/4 oz simple syrup, and 3 dashes of Angostura bitters into the smoked mixing glass.
  3. Step 3: Fill the mixing glass halfway with ice cubes and stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds until well chilled and slightly diluted.
  4. Step 4: Prepare a rocks glass by placing 1 large clear ice cube inside.
  5. Step 5: Strain the cocktail from the mixing glass into the rocks glass over the large ice cube.
  6. Step 6: Express a wide strip of orange peel over the surface to release essential oils, then rub the peel around the rim and rest it elegantly on the rim as garnish.

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