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Smoky Orchard

February 15, 2025

Cocktails Gin Modern
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A bold and aromatic cocktail designed to evoke the spirit of the outdoors, Smoky Orchard blends the floral essence of Glendalough Wild Rose Gin with Aperol’s bittersweet depth and a touch of orange liqueur. The key to its complexity? A smoked rocks glass that enhances the drink’s rich citrus and spice notes, making it a perfect fireside sipper. Whether you’re dreaming of summer camping trips or crisp autumn evenings, this drink delivers a sophisticated yet rugged experience.

Recipe: Randy Walker (Abbotsford, BC)
Photo: Reece Sims

Cocktail Flavor Camps

The inspiration behind this cocktail, as explained by home bartender Randy Walker, “when optimistically looking forward to spring and summer I was looking to create a rich cocktail with flavour and aroma to evoke camping. The orange pairs wonderfully with the gin and the smoke adds a delicious level of complexity. Although this may be more complicated to drink than a beer when camping, it is well worth the effort!“
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Smoky Orchard

Recipe by Randy Walker (Abbotsford, BC)Difficulty: Moderate

Flavor Camps: Boozy, Smoky, Sweet

Ingredients

  • 1.5 oz Glendalough Wild Rose Gin

  • 0.75 oz Aperol

  • 0.75 oz Cointreau

  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters

  • Wood Smoked Rocks Glass

  • Garnish: Orange Peel Twist

Directions

  • Smoke the rocks glass and a large cube.
  • Stir the ingredients on ice and strain into the smoked rocks glass.
  • Express the zest of the garnish into the glass.

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