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Calling all whiskey lovers! You've never had an Old Fashioned like this. Created by Mixologist Garn McCown, this <a href="https://thedesirecompany.com/classes/649/smoked-old-fashioned-cocktail-recipe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Smoked Old Fashioned Cocktail Recipe</a> is meant to hit the spot and wow your senses at the same time. You'll use classics like Knob Creek Rye Whiskey and Scrappy's Bitters while taking your cocktail to the next level with the Fortessa Smoking Cloche. Seriously, you'll want to have a party just so that you can show off this cocktail recipe. To get started with this <a href="https://thedesirecompany.com/categories/vices" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cocktail Recipe Class</a>, check out the ingredients and bar essentials you'll need below. <h2>How-To Make A Smoked Old-Fashioned Cocktail</h2> <h3>What You'll Need</h3> <ul><li>Knob Creek Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey </li><li>Scrappy's Bitters</li><li>Cocktail Kingdom Japanese Style Mixing Glass</li><li>Cocktail Kingdom Pitchfork Ice Pick </li><li>Cocktail Kingdom Koriko Hawthorne Strainer </li><li>Cocktail Kingdom Teardrop Barspoon </li><li>Crafthouse by Fortessa Cocktail Smoking Cloche </li><li>Cocktail Kingdom Japanese Jigger</li><li>Crucial Detail Porthole Infuser</li><li>Simple Syrup</li><li>Citrus</li></ul> <h3>Recipe</h3> Step 1: Add alcohol to a mixing glass. <a href="https://thedesirecompany.com/how-tos/650/how-to-use-a-jigger-for-measuring-cocktail-ingredients" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How-To Use a Jigger for Measuring Cocktail Ingredients</a>: Mixologist Garn McCown teaches you how to use a jigger for measuring cocktail ingredients. Follow his instructions to make sure you get the right amount of each ingredient for this Smoked Old Fashioned Recipe. Step 2: Add bitters. <a href="https://thedesirecompany.com/how-tos/658/how-to-build-an-infusion-in-the-porthole-infuser" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">How-To Build an Infusion in the Crucial Detail Porthole Infuser</a>: Learn how to deliciously infuse your favorite cocktails with an Award-Winning Porthole Infuser. Step 3: Make a simple syrup and infuse it into your mixture using the Porthole Infuser. <a href="https://thedesirecompany.com/how-tos/656/how-to-make-simple-syrup-for-cocktails" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How-To Make Simple Syrup for Cocktails</a>: Making syrup for cocktails is easier than you think. Learn how with Mixologist Garn McCown. Step 4: Add ice. <a href="https://thedesirecompany.com/how-tos/653/how-to-shake-a-cocktail" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How-To Shake a Cocktail</a>: Mixologist Garn McCown teaches you how to shake a cocktail properly. Step 5: Stir ingredients using a teardrop bar spoon. <a href="https://thedesirecompany.com/how-tos/654/how-to-properly-stir-a-cocktail" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How-To Properly Stir a Cocktail</a>: Mixologist Garn McCown teaches you how to properly stir a cocktail using a teardrop bar spoon. Step 6: Pour the mixture into a glass. <a href="https://thedesirecompany.com/how-tos/655/how-to-master-the-free-pour" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How-To Master the Free Pour</a>: Learn how to master the free pour when whipping up cocktails for your friends with these tips from Mixologist Garn McCown. Step 7: Smoke the cocktail using the Crafthouse by Fortessa Cocktail Smoking Cloche. <a href="https://thedesirecompany.com/how-tos/651/how-to-smoke-a-cocktail-using-a-fortessa-smoking-cloche" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How-To Smoke a Cocktail Using the Fortessa Cocktail Smoking Cloche</a>: Learn how to use the smoking cloche to envelop your cocktails in a showstopping, delicate mist that complements any signature drink. Step 8: Chill the cocktail by adding ice. <a href="https://thedesirecompany.com/how-tos/652/how-to-shave-ice-for-a-cocktail" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How-To Shave Ice for a Cocktail</a>: Learn how to shave ice for a cocktail with these tips from Mixologist Garn McCown. Step 9: Add a garnish. <a href="https://thedesirecompany.com/how-tos/657/how-to-garnish-a-cocktail" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How-To Garnish a Cocktail</a>: Mixologist Garn McCown teaches you how to bring your cocktail presentation to the next level with the perfect garnish. If you follow all of the steps in the Smoked Old Fashioned Recipe Class above, you're sure to have a great, classic cocktail you will enjoy. <h2>About The Pro</h2> Born and raised in Atlanta, Garn McCown worked his way through high school and college at Georgia Tech in restaurants and bars as early as 14-years-old. He began his spirits career in small restaurants, dive bars, and clubs, where he continually strived to learn and grow. This fueled his passion for craft cocktails, quality spirits, and ingredients, and cutting edge techniques. Garn truly began his craft cocktail endeavors at Bluepointe in the Buckhead Financial District of Atlanta, continuing to grow and learn at both high-volume and craft programs with Kimpton Hotels, Seed Kitchen and Bar, Marriott Hotels, The Pool Hall, The Aviary, and Gypsy Kitchen &amp; The Southern Gentleman.

Calling all whiskey lovers! You've never had an Old-Fashioned like this. 