The Hill House Bar: Smoked Old Fashioned


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How to Prepare:

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Buffalo Trace Bourbon (Order)
  • 0.5 oz Barrel-Aged Cola Syrup (Order)
  • 2 dashes Angostura Orange Bitters (Order)
  • Orange or lemon peel, for garnish
  • 1 large clear ice cube
  • Smoking wood chips (e.g., oak, hickory), for smoking

Equipment:

  • Mixing glass
  • Bar spoon
  • Mixing pitcher (if available)
  • Smoking gun or food smoker (Order)
  • Old Fashioned glass

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Smoking Glass:
    • Using a smoking gun or food smoker, prepare your chosen wood chips for smoking. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for your specific smoking device.
    • Place the Old Fashioned glass upside down on a clean surface and fill it with the smoke, letting it infuse for a moment. Carefully turn the glass right side up and allow the smoke to settle. This will create a smoky aroma inside the glass.
  2. Prepare the Cocktail:
    • In a mixing glass (or mixing pitcher), combine the Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Barrel-Aged Cola Syrup, and Angostura Orange Bitters.
    • Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir gently using a bar spoon until well chilled and properly diluted. This should take about 20-30 seconds.
  3. Serve:
    • Place a large clear ice cube into the smoked Old Fashioned glass.
    • Strain the mixed cocktail over the ice cube, allowing the smoky aroma to mingle with the drink.
  4. Garnish:
    • Express the oils from an orange or lemon peel over the glass by holding the peel over the cocktail, skin side facing down, and giving it a gentle twist. This releases the citrus oils and aromas.
    • Optionally, you can run the peel along the rim of the glass before dropping it into the drink as a garnish.
  5. Enjoy:
    • Sip and savor your Smoked Barrel-Aged Old Fashioned, enjoying the complexity of flavors, the smoky aroma, and the nuances of the ingredients.

Hill House Note:
Barrel-Aged Cola Syrup can be prepared by combining equal parts cola syrup (such as Coca-Cola or a high-quality cola syrup) with your choice of bourbon and letting it sit in an oak barrel for a period of time to impart additional flavors. Adjust the amount of Barrel-Aged Cola Syrup to your taste preference.

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