Smoky Velvet Elixir

Description: The Smoky Velvet Elixir is a captivating cocktail that balances robust and smoky flavors with a hint of sweetness, offering a complex and layered sipping experience. Crafted for those who appreciate depth and richness, this drink is perfect for an evening of slow savoring. Ingredients: - 2 oz peated Scotch whisky - 1 oz mezcal - 0.5 oz sweet vermouth - 0.25 oz Bénédictine liqueur - 2 dashes chocolate bitters - 1 dash Angostura bitters - Orange peel, for garnish - Smoked rosemary sprig, for garnish Instructions: 1. In a mixing glass filled with ice, combine the Scotch whisky, mezcal, sweet vermouth, Bénédictine, chocolate bitters, and Angostura bitters. 2. Stir the mixture gently for about 30 seconds until well chilled and integrated. 3. Strain the cocktail into a chilled old-fashioned glass over a large ice cube. 4. Express the oils from the orange peel over the drink and drop the peel into the glass. 5. Ignite the tip of the rosemary sprig until it smokes gently, then place it into the glass as a garnish for an aromatic touch. Glassware: Old-fashioned glass