Smoky Mandarin Bourbon Fizz

A tantalizing combination of citrus bourbon, cinnamon smoke, and bubbly Lambrusco, this Cinnamon-Smoked Lambrusco Cocktail is the perfect winter sip. The citrusy kick from mandarin orange pairs perfectly with the warmth of bourbon and the effervescence of Lambrusco. The cinnamon smoke adds a delightful aromatic touch, creating a cocktail that's both refreshing and comforting.

Smoky Mandarin Bourbon Fizz

A citrusy and boozy cocktail with the warmth of bourbon and the effervescence of Lambrusco, topped with a hint of aromatic cinnamon smoke.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 small mandarin orange
  • 1.50 oz bourbon
  • 2 dashes orange bitters
  • 1 small cinnamon stick
  • 3 oz Lambrusco (chilled)

Instructions

  1. Squeeze the juice of the mandarin orange into a cocktail shaker.
  2. Add the bourbon and orange bitters to the shaker, then add a large cube of ice and shake.
  3. Light the cinnamon stick until smoking using matches or a butane torch.
  4. Place a glass over the smoking cinnamon stick and let it fill with smoke.
  5. Flip the glass back only right before serving.
  6. Pour the mandarin bourbon mix into the glass.
  7. Top with a pour of the chilled Lambrusco.
  8. Garnish with a twist of mandarin orange and a mandarin orange leaf if available. Serve cold.