Smoked Maple Old Fashioned

A great classic reinvented with a deeply Quebec touch. This Old Fashioned showcases our Calvados-finished bourbon barrel-aged maple syrup, which brings notes of vanilla, wood, and caramel to this timeless cocktail.

Servings

  • 1 cocktail

Prep Time

  • 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • ½ oz TRACE Calvados-finished bourbon barrel-aged maple syrup
  • 2 oz Acérum (or bourbon)
  • A few dashes of Angostura bitters
  • A few drops of water
  • Ice
  • Orange zest (optional)
  • Apple wood smoke

Instructions

  1. In a whisky glass, add the Calvados-finished bourbon barrel-aged maple syrup, the Angostura bitters, and a few drops of water.
  2. Stir gently to blend the flavors.
  3. Add the Acérum and fill the glass with ice.
  4. Stir gently for a few seconds to chill the cocktail and balance the flavors.
  5. Add the apple wood smoke for a subtle aromatic touch.
  6. Garnish with orange zest and serve.

TRACE Tip

Apple wood smoke brings a unique dimension to this cocktail. Add it just before serving to preserve its delicate aromas and fully reveal the richness of the bourbon barrel-aged maple syrup.

Cheers!