Smoky Prawn Old Fashioned Cocktail
A daring twist on the Old Fashioned—smoky bourbon, a dash of bitters, a hint of seafood, and a dramatic prawn garnish for the bold at heart.
Equipment
- Rocks glass
- Bar spoon
- Jigger
- Small saucepan
- Strainer
- Cocktail pick
- Ice (large cube recommended)
Ingredients
- 2 oz smoky bourbon or rye
- 1 large prawn for infusion and garnish
- 0.25 oz simple syrup
- 3 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1 orange peel for garnish
- 1 smoked salt pinch, optional
- ice (large cube preferred)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, gently warm bourbon or rye with the prawn for 3 minutes. Cool and strain.
- In a rocks glass, combine prawn-infused bourbon, simple syrup, and bitters. Add large ice cube.
- Stir to chill and dilute slightly. Express orange peel over glass, then add peel.
- Top with a pinch of smoked salt if using. Skewer prawn on a cocktail pick and garnish.
Notes
Smoked salt enhances the savory edge. Use a kitchen torch for extra drama. Keep infusion time short for balance—this is a sipper for the adventurous!