Smoked Maple Misfit Old Fashioned

Description: This wild take on the classic Old Fashioned combines the deep warmth of bourbon with real maple syrup, a hint of chocolate bitters, and a dash of chili liqueur for a lingering, complex finish. The drink is smoked with cherry wood and garnished with a torched orange coin—uniting sweet, bitter, spicy, and smoky notes in every sip. Surprising, but irresistibly balanced. Ingredients: - 2 oz high-quality bourbon - 0.5 oz pure maple syrup (preferably Grade B for deeper flavor) - 0.25 oz Ancho Reyes chili liqueur - 2 dashes chocolate bitters - 1 dash Angostura bitters - Cherry wood chips (for smoking, optional but recommended) - Orange peel (for garnish) Instructions: 1. In a mixing glass, combine bourbon, maple syrup, chili liqueur, chocolate bitters, and Angostura bitters with ice. 2. Stir until well chilled. 3. Strain into a double Old Fashioned glass over a large ice cube. 4. Optional: Place the glass under a cloche filled with cherry wood smoke, let sit for 30 seconds, then lift the cloche to release smoke. 5. Express an orange peel over the drink, torch lightly for aroma, and garnish on the rim. Glassware: Double Old Fashioned glass