Bourbon Spotlight 2

Bourbon Spotlight: Elijah Craig Small Batch

For next month’s bourbon feature, we’re highlighting Elijah Craig Small Batch—a bold yet approachable bourbon known for its deep caramel, vanilla, and toasted oak notes. It’s the perfect balance of richness and smoothness, making it a great choice for both neat pours and crafted cocktails.

Cocktail: The Smoked Maple Old Fashioned

This refined take on an Old Fashioned enhances Elijah Craig’s caramel and oak notes with a touch of smoky maple sweetness.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz Elijah Craig Small Batch

• 1/4 oz pure maple syrup

• 2 dashes Angostura bitters

• 1 dash orange bitters

• Smoked cedar plank (optional)

• Orange peel (for garnish)

• Luxardo cherry (for garnish)

Instructions:

• If using a smoked cedar plank, briefly torch it and place the glass over the smoke to capture the aroma.

• In a mixing glass, combine bourbon, maple syrup, and bitters. Stir well with ice.

• Strain over a large ice cube in the smoked glass.

• Express the orange peel over the drink, then drop it in as garnish.

• Add a Luxardo cherry for a final touch.

Smooth, slightly smoky, and just the right amount of sweetness—this is a perfect bourbon cocktail for unwinding in The Lounge.