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Calling all whiskey lovers! You've never had an Old Fashioned like this. Created by Mixologist Garn McCown, this <a href="https://thedesirecompany.com/classes/649/smoked-old-fashioned-cocktail-recipe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Smoked Old Fashioned Cocktail Recipe</a> is meant to hit the spot and wow your senses at the same time. You'll use classics like Knob Creek Rye Whiskey and Scrappy's Bitters while taking your cocktail to the next level with the Fortessa Smoking Cloche. Seriously, you'll want to have a party just so that you can show off this cocktail recipe. To get started with this <a href="https://thedesirecompany.com/categories/vices" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cocktail Recipe Class</a>, check out the ingredients and bar essentials you'll need below. <h2>How-To Make A Smoked Old-Fashioned Cocktail</h2> <h3>What You'll Need</h3> <ul><li>Knob Creek Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey </li><li>Scrappy's Bitters</li><li>Cocktail Kingdom Japanese Style Mixing Glass</li><li>Cocktail Kingdom Pitchfork Ice Pick </li><li>Cocktail Kingdom Koriko Hawthorne Strainer </li><li>Cocktail Kingdom Teardrop Barspoon </li><li>Crafthouse by Fortessa Cocktail Smoking Cloche </li><li>Cocktail Kingdom Japanese Jigger</li><li>Crucial Detail Porthole Infuser</li><li>Simple Syrup</li><li>Citrus</li></ul> <h3>Recipe</h3> Step 1: Add alcohol to a mixing glass. <a href="https://thedesirecompany.com/how-tos/650/how-to-use-a-jigger-for-measuring-cocktail-ingredients" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How-To Use a Jigger for Measuring Cocktail Ingredients</a>: Mixologist Garn McCown teaches you how to use a jigger for measuring cocktail ingredients. Follow his instructions to make sure you get the right amount of each ingredient for this Smoked Old Fashioned Recipe. Step 2: Add bitters. <a href="https://thedesirecompany.com/how-tos/658/how-to-build-an-infusion-in-the-porthole-infuser" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">How-To Build an Infusion in the Crucial Detail Porthole Infuser</a>: Learn how to deliciously infuse your favorite cocktails with an Award-Winning Porthole Infuser. Step 3: Make a simple syrup and infuse it into your mixture using the Porthole Infuser. <a href="https://thedesirecompany.com/how-tos/656/how-to-make-simple-syrup-for-cocktails" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How-To Make Simple Syrup for Cocktails</a>: Making syrup for cocktails is easier than you think. Learn how with Mixologist Garn McCown. Step 4: Add ice. <a href="https://thedesirecompany.com/how-tos/653/how-to-shake-a-cocktail" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How-To Shake a Cocktail</a>: Mixologist Garn McCown teaches you how to shake a cocktail properly. Step 5: Stir ingredients using a teardrop bar spoon. <a href="https://thedesirecompany.com/how-tos/654/how-to-properly-stir-a-cocktail" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How-To Properly Stir a Cocktail</a>: Mixologist Garn McCown teaches you how to properly stir a cocktail using a teardrop bar spoon. Step 6: Pour the mixture into a glass. <a href="https://thedesirecompany.com/how-tos/655/how-to-master-the-free-pour" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How-To Master the Free Pour</a>: Learn how to master the free pour when whipping up cocktails for your friends with these tips from Mixologist Garn McCown. Step 7: Smoke the cocktail using the Crafthouse by Fortessa Cocktail Smoking Cloche. <a href="https://thedesirecompany.com/how-tos/651/how-to-smoke-a-cocktail-using-a-fortessa-smoking-cloche" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How-To Smoke a Cocktail Using the Fortessa Cocktail Smoking Cloche</a>: Learn how to use the smoking cloche to envelop your cocktails in a showstopping, delicate mist that complements any signature drink. Step 8: Chill the cocktail by adding ice. <a href="https://thedesirecompany.com/how-tos/652/how-to-shave-ice-for-a-cocktail" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How-To Shave Ice for a Cocktail</a>: Learn how to shave ice for a cocktail with these tips from Mixologist Garn McCown. Step 9: Add a garnish. <a href="https://thedesirecompany.com/how-tos/657/how-to-garnish-a-cocktail" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How-To Garnish a Cocktail</a>: Mixologist Garn McCown teaches you how to bring your cocktail presentation to the next level with the perfect garnish. If you follow all of the steps in the Smoked Old Fashioned Recipe Class above, you're sure to have a great, classic cocktail you will enjoy. <h2>About The Pro</h2> Born and raised in Atlanta, Garn McCown worked his way through high school and college at Georgia Tech in restaurants and bars as early as 14-years-old. He began his spirits career in small restaurants, dive bars, and clubs, where he continually strived to learn and grow. This fueled his passion for craft cocktails, quality spirits, and ingredients, and cutting edge techniques. Garn truly began his craft cocktail endeavors at Bluepointe in the Buckhead Financial District of Atlanta, continuing to grow and learn at both high-volume and craft programs with Kimpton Hotels, Seed Kitchen and Bar, Marriott Hotels, The Pool Hall, The Aviary, and Gypsy Kitchen &amp; The Southern Gentleman.

Calling all whiskey lovers! You've never had an Old-Fashioned like this. 

Smoked Old Fashioned Cocktail Recipe

Global Mixologist Yusef Austin is the founder of The Cocktail Architect, a Brooklyn-based mixology company. Presentation is a big part of the business and Yusef delivers with this pineapple margarita recipe that'll make you want to reach for your swimsuit.

Global Mixologist Yusef Austin is the founder of The Cocktail Architect, a Brooklyn-based mixology company.

Pineapple Margarita Recipe

In this How-to, Mixologist Garn McCown teaches the best way to infuse your favorite drinks using the Crucial Detail Porthole Infuser. The Porthole is a simple, beautiful infusion vessel designed by Martin Kastner. It can be used to create striking cocktails, oils, teas, and any other infusion. You can expertly infuse any of your favorite drinks using The Porthole. Check out Garn's How-To for more. Born and raised in Atlanta, Garn McCown worked his way through high school and college at Georgia Tech in restaurants and bars as early as 14-years-old. He began his spirits career in small restaurants, dive bars, and clubs, where he continually strived to learn and grow. This fueled his passion for craft cocktails, quality spirits, and ingredients, and cutting edge techniques. Garn truly began his craft cocktail endeavors at Bluepointe in the Buckhead Financial District of Atlanta, continuing to grow and learn at both high-volume and craft programs with Kimpton Hotels, Seed Kitchen and Bar, Marriott Hotels, The Pool Hall, The Aviary, and Gypsy Kitchen &amp; The Southern Gentleman.

Learn how to deliciously infuse your favorite cocktails with an Award-Winning Porthole Infuser. 

How-To Build an Infusion in a Porthole Infuser

In this How-to, Mixologist Garn McCown teaches you his tips and tricks for garnishing cocktails. It's one of the most important elements in a well-presented cocktail. Garnishes can come in different forms from bitters to herbs and flowers. Check out Garn's How-To for a look at how he garnishes a cocktail using an orange. Use these techniques to spice up your next dinner party. Born and raised in Atlanta, Garn McCown worked his way through high school and college at Georgia Tech in restaurants and bars as early as 14-years-old. He began his spirits career in small restaurants, dive bars, and clubs, where he continually strived to learn and grow. This fueled his passion for craft cocktails, quality spirits, and ingredients, and cutting edge techniques. Garn truly began his craft cocktail endeavors at Bluepointe in the Buckhead Financial District of Atlanta, continuing to grow and learn at both high-volume and craft programs with Kimpton Hotels, Seed Kitchen and Bar, Marriott Hotels, The Pool Hall, The Aviary, and Gypsy Kitchen &amp; The Southern Gentleman.

Mixologist Garn McCown teaches you how to bring your cocktail presentation to the next level with the perfect garnish. 

How-To Garnish a Cocktail 

Mixologist Garn McCown teaches you how to make a brown sugar syrup with citrus for cocktails. Simple syrup is made by dissolving sugar in water and can be customized by adding another ingredient like a zest. They're great for cocktails because the syrup blends evenly throughout the drink infusing it with the exact taste you want. Watch Garn's How-To for the full process and to learn more tips. Born and raised in Atlanta, Garn McCown worked his way through high school and college at Georgia Tech in restaurants and bars as early as 14-years-old. He began his spirits career in small restaurants, dive bars, and clubs, where he continually strived to learn and grow. This fueled his passion for craft cocktails, quality spirits, and ingredients, and cutting edge techniques. Garn truly began his craft cocktail endeavors at Bluepointe in the Buckhead Financial District of Atlanta, continuing to grow and learn at both high-volume and craft programs with Kimpton Hotels, Seed Kitchen and Bar, Marriott Hotels, The Pool Hall, The Aviary, and Gypsy Kitchen &amp; The Southern Gentleman.

Making a syrup for cocktails is easier than you think. Learn how with Mixologist Garn McCown. 

How-To Make Simple Syrup for Cocktails

Practice makes perfect so if you want to master the free pour when whipping up cocktails for your friends, then this How-to is for you. Mixologist Garn McCown shares his tips and tricks for smoothly pouring mixed drinks without using a jigger. The more you practice using these techniques, the easier it will become. Check out the full video above to learn more. Born and raised in Atlanta, Garn McCown worked his way through high school and college at Georgia Tech in restaurants and bars as early as 14-years-old. He began his spirits career in small restaurants, dive bars, and clubs, where he continually strived to learn and grow. This fueled his passion for craft cocktails, quality spirits, and ingredients, and cutting edge techniques. Garn truly began his craft cocktail endeavors at Bluepointe in the Buckhead Financial District of Atlanta, continuing to grow and learn at both high-volume and craft programs with Kimpton Hotels, Seed Kitchen and Bar, Marriott Hotels, The Pool Hall, The Aviary, and Gypsy Kitchen &amp; The Southern Gentleman.

Learn how to master the free pour when whipping up cocktails for your friends with these tips from Mixologist Garn McCown. 