Eclipse Fumé

Description: Embark on a sensory journey with the Eclipse Fumé, a cocktail that combines the deep, rich flavors of whiskey with the sweet, floral notes of elderflower. The star of this drink is the smoked black tea ice sphere, which slowly infuses the cocktail as it melts, providing an evolving profile with each sip. This drink is served in an old-fashioned glass to showcase the elegant interplay of flavors and aromas. Ingredients: - 2 oz. bourbon whiskey - 0.5 oz. elderflower liqueur - 0.25 oz. Italian vermouth - Dash of orange bitters - 1 black tea ice sphere (made from strong brewed black tea, cooled and frozen in a spherical mold with a smoking gun used to infuse smoke during the freezing process) - Lemon peel for garnish Instructions: 1. In a mixing glass filled with ice, combine the bourbon whiskey, elderflower liqueur, Italian vermouth, and orange bitters. 2. Stir until the mixture is well-chilled. 3. Strain into an old-fashioned glass over the smoked black tea ice sphere. 4. Express the lemon peel over the cocktail to release its oils, then drop it into the glass for garnish. Serve in: Old-fashioned glass Immerse yourself in the complex layers of the Eclipse Fumé, where the smoky, earthy undertones of the tea meld seamlessly with the sweet, floral, and citrus notes.