Smoky Old Fashioned

This classic cocktail is given a twist with a smoky flavor. Start with a few dashes of Angostura bitters and a teaspoon of simple syrup in an Old Fashioned glass. Add a large ice cube and pour in 2 oz of aged bourbon. Stir gently to combine. Take a cedar plank and light it with a torch until it starts to smoke. Invert the Old Fashioned glass over the cedar plank to capture the smoke, and let it infuse for 10-15 seconds. Lift the glass and garnish with a twist of orange peel and a Luxardo cherry. Sip and savor the rich, smoky flavors of this sophisticated cocktail.