Wood-Fired Smoked Bourbon Old Fashioned

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A smoky twist on the classic Old Fashioned, featuring bourbon infused with subtle wood-fired aromas and balanced with maple sweetness. This recipe, ready in about 8 minutes, brings together bourbon, maple syrup, 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 220 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: 8 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Prepare your glass by placing a large clear ice cube inside a rocks glass.
  2. Step 2: In a mixing glass filled halfway with ice, pour 2 oz bourbon, 1/2 oz maple syrup, and add 3 dashes of Angostura bitters.
  3. Step 3: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds to chill and dilute slightly.
  4. Step 4: Strain the mixture over the large ice cube in the rocks glass.
  5. Step 5: Using a smoking gun or by carefully lighting wood chips, infuse the glass with smoke for 15 seconds, then cover to trap the smoke.
  6. Step 6: Express a wide strip of orange peel over the surface by twisting it to release oils, then rub the peel around the rim and place it elegantly inside the glass.

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