Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsModestoSmoked Old Fashioned Recipe

Smoked Old Fashioned Recipe

Inspired by Modesto
Time15m
Serves1

Elijah Craig, Demerara Sugar, Angostura & Orange Bitters

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Ingredients

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Cocktail Ingredients

Method

Preparation Steps

  1. 1

    Prepare the Glass

    Fill a glass with wood chips and ignite them lightly to start the smoking process. Cover the glass with a lid or another glass to trap the smoke for a few minutes.

  2. 2

    Mix the Cocktail

    In a mixing glass, combine the Demerara sugar, Angostura bitters, and orange bitters. Add a splash of water and stir until the sugar is dissolved.

  3. 3

    Add the Bourbon

    Add the Elijah Craig Bourbon to the mixing glass with the bitters and sugar mixture. Fill the glass with ice and stir until well chilled.

  4. 4

    Strain and Serve

    Remove the smoking glass from the smoke and strain the chilled cocktail mixture into the smoked glass.

  5. 5

    Garnish

    Express the oils from the orange peel over the drink and place it in the glass as a garnish.

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