Smoked Gin Old Fashioned

Smoked Gin Old Fashioned

A modern twist on a timeless classic — the Smoked Gin Old Fashioned. Bold gin, demerara sweetness, bitters, and a kiss of smoke for that perfect balance.

Ingredients:
  • 2 oz (60 ml) Anchored Spirits American Gin
  • 0.25 oz (7 ml) rich demerara syrup (2:1 sugar to water)
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • 1 dash orange bitters
  • Large ice cube
  • Orange peel (for garnish)

Instructions:
  1. Place your Old Fashioned glass in the freezer for a few minutes, or fill with ice water while preparing the drink.
  2. In a mixing glass, add gin, rich demerara syrup and bitters
  3. Fill with ice and stir until well-chilled (about 20–25 seconds).
  4. Using a smoking gun: Fill with wood chips (oak, cherry, or hickory are great options). Light and fill your chilled Old Fashioned glass with smoke. Let it sit for 10–15 seconds.
  5. Place a large ice cube into the smoked glass. Strain the cocktail over the ice. Express an orange peel over the top, rim the glass with its oils, and place it as garnish.