Frostfire Serenade

The Frostfire Serenade captures the essence of a chilly winter's day with the warmth of a fireside gathering. As the smoke infuses the drink, it wraps the imbiber in a comforting embrace of complex, garden-fresh flavors and the rich, deep undertones of ritual rum. Presented in an old-fashioned glass, its appearance is as inviting as its taste. Ingredients: - 2 oz Ritual Zero Proof Rum Alternative - 1/2 oz Pathfinder Herb-Infused Non-Alcoholic Distilled Spirit - 1/4 oz Seedlip Garden 108 - 1/4 oz Seedlip Spice 94 - 2 dashes Orange Bitters - An orange peel for garnish - Ice cubes - Applewood chips (for smoking the glass) Instructions: 1. Begin by smoking your old-fashioned glass. Place the applewood chips in a smoking box or on a heat-proof surface, and light them until they smolder. Invert the glass over the smoke and let it infuse for about a minute. 2. In a mixing glass, combine Ritual Zero Proof Rum Alternative, Pathfinder, Seedlip Garden 108, Seedlip Spice 94, and orange bitters with ice. 3. Stir the ingredients well until the outside of the mixing glass feels cold. 4. Turn the smoky glass upright and add fresh ice to it. 5. Strain the mixed drink into the prepared old-fashioned glass. 6. Express the orange peel over the drink, releasing its oils, and then drop it into the glass as a garnish. 7. Serve immediately, allowing the smoky aroma to enhance the botanical flavors of the cocktail. The Frostfire Serenade pairs the non-alcoholic complexity of ritual rum with the herbaceous and spiced notes of Seedlip and Pathfinder, creating a unique smoked winter cocktail experience that's entirely alcohol-free.