Smoke & Fire

This modern original cocktail packs a punch with rich, smoky scotch and the bitter orange flavors of Aperol. To really bring out the smokiness, we finish the drink by smoking it with hickory wood chips. Ingredients: - 1.5 oz smoky scotch (such as Laphroaig or Talisker) - 0.75 oz Aperol - 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice - 0.5 oz honey syrup - 2 dashes of orange bitters - A hickory wood chip for smoking Instructions: 1. Combine all ingredients (except the wood chip) in a shaker with ice. 2. Shake well and strain into a glass filled with ice. 3. Light the hickory wood chip with a torch, then place it on a small plate or bowl. 4. Invert the glass over the smoking wood chip, trapping the smoke inside. 5. Let the smoke infuse the drink for about 30 seconds, then lift the glass and serve. Enjoy the smoky, bitter-sweet flavors of Smoke & Fire!