Spiced Smoke

This 3-ingredient cocktail is the perfect blend of spicy and smoky flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. To make this cocktail, you'll need: - 2 oz scotch - 1 oz chipotle syrup - 1 dash of angostura bitters To make the chipotle syrup, combine 1 cup sugar, 1 cup water, and 2-3 dried chipotle peppers in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves and the peppers soften, then remove from heat and let cool. Strain out the peppers and store the syrup in a glass jar. To make the Spiced Smoke cocktail, combine the scotch, chipotle syrup, and angostura bitters in a shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into a rocks glass over ice. Garnish with a slice of orange or a sprig of rosemary, if desired. Sip and savor the complex flavors of this delicious drink.