Smoked Old Fashioned | A Prohibition-Style Whiskey Cocktail

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Al Capone's Favorite Cocktail? The Smoked Old Fashioned!
Step back to the Prohibition era and learn how to craft a Smoked Old Fashioned—a smooth, bold cocktail that could have been served in a hidden speakeasy. Rumored to be Al Capone's favorite drink, this whiskey classic gets an elevated twist with the perfect hint of smoke.

📍 Filmed at the historic Ohio Club—the oldest bar in Arkansas and a legendary speakeasy that once welcomed infamous figures like Al Capone, Bugsy Siegel, and Lucky Luciano. Special thanks to owners Saddiq and Jeannie Mir and bartender Lauren for bringing this cocktail to life! 🍹✨

🥃 A Speakeasy Classic with a Smoky Twist
During Prohibition (1920-1933), bars like the Ohio Club operated as speakeasies, serving whiskey cocktails behind hidden doors. The Old Fashioned was a go-to drink for gangsters and gentlemen alike, and today, we're giving it a smoky, modern edge.
🍹 Smoked Old Fashioned Recipe:
🔸 2 oz bourbon or rye whiskey
🔸 A tablespoon of sugar
🔸 2 dashes Angostura bitters
🔸 Orange peel & cherry for garnish
🔸 Smoke infusion (wood chips or a smoking gun)