Smoked Maple Old Fashioned Recipe Easy Cocktail with Orange Peel
A smoky-sweet cocktail featuring bourbon, maple syrup, and orange peel, perfect for cozy nights or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz bourbon
- 1/2 oz pure maple syrup
- 2–3 dashes Angostura bitters
- Fresh orange peel
- Large ice cube or ice sphere
- Applewood or cherry wood smoking chips
- Optional: Maraschino cherry for garnish
- Optional: Dash of club soda
Instructions
- Prepare your smoker and load it with smoking chips (applewood or cherry wood).
- Peel a fresh orange to create a long strip of zest and set it aside.
- In a rocks glass, combine 2 oz bourbon, 1/2 oz pure maple syrup, and 2-3 dashes of Angostura bitters.
- Add a large ice cube or ice sphere to the glass.
- Ignite the smoking chips and place the nozzle into the glass. Cover the glass and let the smoke infuse for 30 seconds.
- Press the orange peel over the drink to release its oils, then drop it into the glass.
- Optional: Add a maraschino cherry for garnish.
- Stir gently to combine the flavors and enjoy.
Notes
[‘Choose a high-quality bourbon with caramel and vanilla notes for the best flavor.’, ‘Use pure maple syrup for authentic sweetness.’, ‘Practice smoking technique to avoid overpowering the drink with smoke.’, ‘Torch the orange peel lightly if you don’t have a smoker for a subtle smoky effect.’, ‘Presentation matters—use clear ice and elegant orange zest for a polished look.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 150200
- Sugar: 9
- Sodium: 5
- Carbohydrates: 10
Keywords: Smoked Maple Old Fashioned, bourbon cocktail, orange peel, maple syrup, smoky cocktail, fall drink, holiday cocktail