The Smoky Savant

Description: This whisky-based cocktail pays homage to the forgotten classics, blending nostalgia with innovation. The Smoky Savant combines the rich, warm notes of aged whisky with aromatic herbal undertones and a subtle whisper of smoke, creating a taste experience that's both familiar and intriguingly complex. Ingredients: - 2 oz peated Scotch whisky - 1/2 oz Bénédictine liqueur - 1/4 oz Cynar - 1 dash Angostura bitters - 1 dash smoked chili bitters - Orange twist for garnish - Sprig of fresh rosemary for garnish Instructions: 1. Add the Scotch whisky, Bénédictine, Cynar, Angostura bitters, and smoked chili bitters into a mixing glass with ice. 2. Stir gently until well chilled. 3. Strain the mixture into a chilled coupe glass. 4. Express the oil from the orange twist over the drink and drop it into the glass. 5. Garnish with a sprig of fresh rosemary to enhance the herbal notes. Glassware: Coupe glass