Jul 14 2026
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Gary's Cherry Wood Smoked Old Fashioned Recipe

Time45m
Serves1

TOTT Redemption Bourbon, Angostura Bitters, Amarena Cherries, Orange Peel

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

For Smoking

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Cherry Wood Smoke

    Soak 1 cup of cherry wood chips in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent them from igniting. Drain the wood chips before using.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Glass

    Take a rocks glass and fill it with ice to chill while you prepare the cocktail.

Mixing the Cocktail

  1. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    In a mixing glass, add 2 oz of TOTT Redemption Bourbon and 2 dashes of Angostura Bitters.

  2. 4

    Add Amarena Cherries

    Add 3 pieces of Amarena cherries to the mixing glass. Gently muddle the cherries with the bourbon and bitters to release their flavor.

  3. 5

    Stir the Mixture

    Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir gently for about 30 seconds until well chilled.

Smoking the Cocktail

  1. 6

    Smoke the Drink

    Using a smoking gun, fill the chamber with the soaked cherry wood chips. Ignite the chips and direct the smoke into the mixing glass for about 15 seconds. Cover the mixing glass with a lid or a cocktail shaker to trap the smoke.

  2. 7

    Strain into Glass

    Remove the ice from the chilled rocks glass and strain the smoked cocktail mixture into the glass.

Garnish and Serve

  1. 8

    Garnish

    Twist a piece of orange peel over the cocktail to release the oils, then place it in the glass as a garnish. Optionally, add an additional Amarena cherry on top.

  2. 9

    Serve

    Serve immediately and enjoy your Gary's Cherry Wood Smoked Old Fashioned!

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