This smooth bourbon cocktail brings a mellow hint of smoke, gentle sweetness, and a warm finish perfect for cool evenings. By blending maple with char-forward elements, it delivers a rich and balanced sip without being overly sweet.
The drink leans into simple ingredients but rewards slow sipping. Each swirl over ice opens up deeper flavors—oak, caramel, and the soft kiss of smoke. Whether you’re relaxing by the firepit or pairing it with BBQ, it fits right into the Smoking Swines vibe.
For best results, use a full-bodied bourbon with enough structure to stand up to the maple. The citrus twist in this version brightens the edges, keeping the drink from feeling heavy.
Finish it with a lightly torched orange peel and you get aroma, smoke, and flavor working together in a single glass. It’s simple, clean, and quietly luxurious.
Ingredients
- 2 oz bourbon
- 1 oz smoked maple syrup
- 1 dash aromatic bitters
- 1 dash orange bitters
- 1 large ice cube
- 1 torched orange peel, for garnish
Instructions
- Add bourbon, smoked maple syrup, and both bitters to a mixing glass filled with ice.
- Stir until cold and well-blended.
- Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.
- Torch an orange peel lightly, express the oils over the glass, and drop it in.