Rum-smoked Fig Old Fashioned

This Rum-smoked Fig Old Fashioned is a perfect concoction for those who crave the flavors of the Caribbean and a touch of smokiness in their cocktail. The combination of El Dorado 12 Years and Smith & Cross rums, Lustau Amontillado sherry, fig preserves, and Amaro Nonino creates a rich and flavorful drink with hints of hazelnut and cloves. The addition of a few spritzes of smoky Ardbeg Scotch adds a unique twist to this holiday-inspired cocktail.

Rum-smoked Fig Old Fashioned

A rich, smoky twist on the classic Old Fashioned, featuring a blend of Caribbean rums, sherry, fig preserves, and a touch of smoky Scotch.

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Ingredients

  • 4 cloves
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • 1 bar spoon of fig preserves
  • 1 oz El Dorado 12 YO rum
  • 1/2 oz Lustau Amontillado sherry
  • 1/4 oz Smith & Cross rum
  • 1/4 oz Amaro Nonino
  • Atomize with 4 sprays of Ardbeg Scotch
  • Garnish: orange twist

Instructions

  1. In a mixing glass, muddle the cloves, bitters, and fig preserves.
  2. Add El Dorado 12, Lustau Amontillado, Smith & Cross, and Amaro Nonino to the mixing glass.
  3. Stir and fine strain the mixture into an Old Fashioned glass atomized with Ardbeg.
  4. Garnish with an orange twist.