Jul 13 2026
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Wanderlust Recipe

Inspired by Plume
Time45m
Serves1

Maxime chocolate, ancho chili, orange rye, house smoked cherry amaretto cordial, Botanik black pepper amaro, cherrywood

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Cherrywood Infusion

    Soak cherrywood chips in water for at least 30 minutes to prepare for smoking. Drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    Melt the Chocolate

    In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the Maxime chocolate in 30-second intervals until melted, stirring in between. Set aside to cool slightly.

  3. 3

    Mix the Drink

    In a cocktail shaker, combine the melted chocolate, ancho chili powder, orange rye whiskey, house smoked cherry amaretto cordial, and Botanik black pepper amaro. Shake well until all ingredients are combined.

Smoking the Drink

  1. 4

    Smoke the Cocktail

    Using a smoking gun or a stovetop method, infuse the drink with smoke from the soaked cherrywood chips. Allow it to sit for a few minutes to absorb the flavor.

Serving

  1. 5

    Serve the Cocktail

    Strain the smoked cocktail mixture into a chilled glass. Garnish with a sprinkle of ancho chili powder and a cherry if desired. Serve immediately.

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