Campfire Cocktail

photo by Kelly Moore Clark | styled by Taylor Bennett

With colder weather upon us, there’s nothing better than a good Old Fashioned or whiskey drink to warm things up. Whether you like it neat or with a little punch, these craft cocktails are sure to tickle your taste buds.

WHISKEY MARSHSMASH

WHAT YOU NEED:

1 cup sugar

1 cup water

8-10 marshmallows

6 oz Bulleit Rye whiskey

Splash single malt whiskey

DIRECTIONS:

In a saucepan, heat water and sugar until its dissolved. Add marshmallows and increase the heat to medium-high, stirring marshmallows frequently until dissolved. Strain the marshmallow simple syrup into a container, removing the leftover solids. In a glass, add Bulleit and splash of single malt whiskey. Stir in 2 oz. of marshmallow simple syrup to taste. Add ice, garnish with toasted marshmallow, and enjoy!

MAPLE OLD FASHIONED (FROM DOE’S EAT PLACE)

WHAT YOU NEED:

2 oz Buffalo Trace bourbon

3/4 oz Maple syrup

4 dashes of Regans’ orange bitters

DIRECTIONS:

Combine maple syrup and bourbon in a shaker. Shake and strain over ice. Add 4 dashes of Regans’ orange bitters. Add an orange peel and cherry for garnish.