The Crowned Smoke

A smokey, spiced cocktail with a sweet and tangy finish. Ingredients: - 1.5 oz Crown Royal Regal Apple - 0.5 oz Mezcal - 1 oz Freshly squeezed Orange Juice - 0.75 oz Spiced Simple Syrup - 2 dashes of Orange Bitters - Smoked Cinnamon Stick and Orange Twist for garnish Directions: 1. In a cocktail shaker, combine Crown Royal Regal Apple, Mezcal, Orange Juice, Spiced Simple Syrup, and Orange Bitters. 2. Add ice to the shaker and shake until chilled. 3. Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with ice. 4. Lightly smoke a cinnamon stick and place it in the glass with an orange twist for garnish. 5. Serve and enjoy the smoky, spiced flavors of The Crowned Smoke. Spiced Simple Syrup Recipe: - 1 cup water - 1 cup granulated sugar - 1 cinnamon stick - 5 whole cloves - 1 star anise - Orange peel 1. In a saucepan, combine water, sugar, cinnamon stick, cloves, and star anise. 2. Bring the mixture to a boil and stir until the sugar is dissolved. 3. Reduce the heat and let the mixture simmer for 10-15 minutes. 4. Remove from heat and add a strip of orange peel. 5. Allow the mixture to cool