Smoked Teakwood Old Fashioned
A robust Old Fashioned with smoked teakwood bitters and a hint of maple for depth and sweetness. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together rye whiskey, smoked teakwood bitters, maple syrup 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 195 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.
Ingredients
- 2 oz rye whiskey
- 3 dashes smoked teakwood bitters
- 0.5 oz maple syrup
- 1 strip orange peel
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a mixing glass, combine 2 oz rye whiskey, 3 dashes smoked teakwood bitters, and 0.5 oz maple syrup.
- Step 2: Fill the mixing glass with large ice cubes and stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds to chill and dilute slightly.
- Step 3: Strain the mixture into a rocks glass over a single large clear ice cube.
- Step 4: Express the oils of an orange peel strip over the glass by twisting it firmly, then rub the peel around the rim and rest it inside the glass as garnish.









