Smoldering Jungle

Description: The Smoldering Jungle is a sophisticated and adventurous cocktail that brings together the rich warmth of bourbon with the exotic complexity of jungle-inspired bitters. A light touch of smoke adds depth, making it a drink that intrigues both the nose and the palate. It’s designed to be complex in flavor but straightforward to craft. Ingredients: - 2 oz high-quality bourbon - 1/4 oz Demerara sugar syrup (1:1 ratio) - 2 dashes exotic jungle bitters (such as Elemakule Tiki Bitters) - Orange peel for garnish - A small piece of dried palo santo wood or a cinnamon stick for smoking Instructions: 1. Chill a double rocks glass by filling it with ice water, then set aside. 2. In a mixing glass, combine the bourbon, Demerara sugar syrup, and exotic jungle bitters. 3. Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir well until the mixture is well-chilled and properly diluted (about 20-30 seconds). 4. Discard the ice water from the chilled double rocks glass. 5. Strain the mixed cocktail into the chilled rocks glass over a large ice cube. 6. Hold a piece of dried palo santo wood or a cinnamon stick with tongs, light it, and gently blow out the flame to create smoke. 7. Capture the smoke by placing the rocks glass upside down over the smoldering wood or cinnamon stick for a few moments. 8. Turn the glass upright, then express an orange peel over the drink, releasing the oils. 9. Garnish with the expressed orange peel and serve immediately. Glass Type: Double Rocks Glass Enjoy your Smoldering Jungle—a drink that offers a journey of flavor with every sip.