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S'mores Old Fashioned

A nostalgic cocktail that combines caramelized marshmallow, rich chocolate, and graham cracker in a sophisticated take on the classic Old Fashioned.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Drinks and Beverages
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 ounces bourbon or rye whiskey
  • 0.5 ounce marshmallow liqueur
  • 2 dashes chocolate bitters
  • 1 dash Angostura bitters
  • 1 sugar cube or 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 splash water
  • 1 large fresh marshmallow about 1-inch square
  • 1 small square dark chocolate about 0.5 ounce
  • 1 whole graham cracker crushed into fine crumbs
  • 1 large ice cube or 4 to 5 regular ice cubes
  • 1 teaspoon honey or chocolate syrup for rimming glass

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker or mixing glass
  • Bar spoon or long spoon
  • Jigger
  • Kitchen torch or long lighter
  • Small skewer or cocktail pick
  • Rocks glass or old fashioned glass
  • Cutting board
  • Small bowl for chocolate melting
  • Bar strainer

Method
 

  1. Pour a thin layer of honey or chocolate syrup into a shallow dish. Roll the rim of a rocks glass through the syrup, then through crushed graham cracker crumbs to coat about half an inch.
  2. Hold the marshmallow on a skewer about 3 inches above the kitchen torch flame. Rotate slowly for 60 to 90 seconds until the exterior is golden brown with caramelized spots and the interior remains soft.
  3. Add one large ice cube or four to five regular ice cubes to the prepared glass.
  4. Place the sugar cube in a mixing glass with two dashes of chocolate bitters, one dash of Angostura bitters, and a splash of water. Muddle gently for 10 seconds until the sugar dissolves.
  5. Add 2 ounces of bourbon or rye whiskey and 0.5 ounce of marshmallow liqueur to the mixing glass. Stir with a bar spoon for 20 seconds until chilled and slightly diluted.
  6. Strain the mixture into the ice-filled glass using a bar strainer.
  7. Place the dark chocolate square into the drink and allow it to melt slowly as you sip.
  8. Balance the toasted marshmallow on the rim of the glass or place it into the drink. Serve immediately.

Notes

Toast the marshmallow just before serving to maintain a crispy exterior and serve the drink immediately for the best contrast of warm marshmallow and cold cocktail.