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Smoked Maple Old-Fashioned Cocktail

Black Dog
Author: The Bar Team
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Ingredients
Method
Tip
FAQs

The Old Fashioned is a staple of the whisky cocktail world and this version honours that heritage whilst pushing it somewhere altogether more indulgent. The Smoked Maple Old-Fashioned cocktail recipe showcases the flavours of Black Dog Gold Reserve Whisky, in a sweet and smoky sip. Aromatic bitters cut through the richness, and a few drops of saline solution do the quiet, invisible work of pulling every flavour into focus. It is the kind of cocktail that rewards attention to detail.

What you’ll need

Ingredients

Serves:
1
  • Black Dog Gold Reserve Whisky
    60ml
  • Maple Syrup
    10ml
  • Taste Craft Toffee Syrup
    5ml
  • Aromatic Bitters
    3 Dashes
  • Saline Solution
    (a pinch oaf salt for balance
    3ml
  • Hickory Wood Chips
    (for smoking)

Equipment

  • Rocks Glass

Method

Step 1 - Prepare the Glass

Select a rocks glass and fill it with ice to chill.

Step 2: Build the Cocktail

- In a mixing glass over the ice, pour 60ml of Black Dog Gold Reserve whisky. - Add 10ml of maple syrup for sweetness and depth. - Incorporate 5ml of toffee syrup for a rich, caramel note. - Dash in 3 dashes of aromatic bitters to add complexity. - Add 3 drops of saline solution to subtly enhance the flavors and balance the sweetness.

Step 3: Stir

Gently stir the mixture with a bar spoon for 15-20 seconds to chill and combine the ingredients evenly.

Step 4: Bottle for service

Strain the mix into a glass decanter for service.

Step 5: Add Smoke

- Using a smoking gun or a small smoking apparatus. - Fill with hickory wood chips. - Direct the smoke into the decanter to trap the aromatic hickory smoke. - Let it infuse for about 15 seconds.

Step 6: Garnish and Serve

Garnish with orange peel and a cherry placed on top of the ice or on a cocktail pick for visual appeal.

Step 7: Service

Present the decanter and the rocks glass with ice and garnish at the table, pouring the smoked cocktail gently at table side. Serve immediately to enjoy the smoky aroma and rich flavors.

Garnish Tips

  • Orange Peel

  • Fresh Cherry or Maraschino Cherries

Black Dog Triple Gold Reserve Blended Scotch

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FAQs:

A good substitute is a rich simple syrup made with demerara sugar, which carries a similar warm, caramel-like quality. In a pinch, a small measure of caramel sauce thinned with a little warm water will also do the job.

It sounds unusual, but it makes a genuine difference. Salt suppresses bitterness and lifts sweetness without making the drink taste salty. To make your own, dissolve one part fine salt in four parts water and store it in a small dropper bottle. A little goes a long way.

Absolutely. A simple alternative is to char a small piece of hickory wood chip with a kitchen blowtorch, place it on a heatproof surface, and invert your decanter or a large glass over the smoke to trap it. Leave it for 15 seconds before adding your cocktail. It takes a little practice but works very well.

You can batch the stirred cocktail — whisky, syrups, bitters, and saline — in advance and store it in the fridge for up to 24 hours. However, the smoking step should always be done fresh just before serving, as the smoky aroma fades quickly and is a large part of the experience.

Yes. Orange peel can be cut a few hours ahead and stored in a small sealed container in the fridge to keep it fresh. If using fresh cherries, prepare them on the day. Maraschino cherries can be kept in their jar until needed and require no preparation at all.

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