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SignatureMT | 61 PUT YOUR COCKTAIL IN A BOX AND SMOKE IT The Smok ing Box i s the must-have present for cocktai lians thi s year. It of fers a unique, str i k ing way to add v i sual, aromatic and f lavor elements to a cocktai l. The concept i s simple. There are t wo main components: The box and the smok ing g un. The smok ing g un i s batter y powered w ith a chamber for w hatever it i s you'd li ke to smoke. Wood chips of var y ing t y pes are the go -to, but any dr ied herb, spice or tea w i l l work . The hose f rom the g un i s attached to a nozzle at the bottom of the box . Place your dr ink inside the box , turn on the smoker, light it and watch the box f i l l w ith aromatic smoke. Al low the f lavors to marr y for a moment and open the door to retr ieve it. W hen it comes to the actual smok ing , remember, less i s def initely more. The smoke should be a layer of f lavor and not overshadow the cocktai l. Crafthouse Smoke Box & Smoking Gun available at Pizazz in downtown Great Falls. $250.00 OLD FASHIONED The Old Fashioned i s an exerci se in simplicit y. If you mess w ith it too much, it quickly ceases to be an Old Fashioned. That said, feel f ree to swap the w hi skey around for a var iet y of bourbons and r yes that sati sf y your palate. INGREDIENTS • 2 oz w hi skey • 2 dashes angostura bitters • 1 demerara sugar cube • orange peel (for garni sh) THE DETAILS 1. In an Old-Fashioned glass, mudd le the sugar and bitters. 2. Add a large ice cube. 3. Add w hi skey on top of the mudd led sugar and stir w ith your bar spoon. 4. Garni sh w ith a orange t w i st (if desired).

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