Introduction
Welcome to KavaKist! We love all things kava and want to share it with everyone. Our goal is to make kava something everyone knows about and enjoys. Today, we’re excited to introduce the Kava Smoked Old Fashioned. If you like cocktails and want to learn about kava, this drink is perfect for you.
1. What Is an Old Fashioned?
The Old Fashioned is one of the oldest cocktails around. It’s a simple mix of good whiskey, sugar, bitters, and water. People have been enjoying it since the early 1800s, and it’s still popular today. To make an Old Fashioned, you just muddle a sugar cube with bitters, add whiskey and ice, stir, and put an orange peel on top.
2. What Is Kava?
Kava is a traditional drink from the Pacific Islands. It’s made from the root of the kava plant and is known for helping people relax. People have been drinking it for centuries during ceremonies and when gathering with friends. Matt Warren, one of the founders of Psychedelic Water, found kava on his travels and fell in love with it. He says kava helps people relax and have a good time together.
3. Mixing Kava with an Old Fashioned
We thought it would be fun to mix kava with the Old Fashioned. Kava’s relaxing qualities go well with the strong taste of bourbon or rye whiskey. Adding a smoky taste makes the drink even more interesting.
4. What You Need
Here’s what you’ll need to make a Kava Smoked Old Fashioned:
- Kava root powder or kava concentrate
- Good quality bourbon or rye whiskey
- Sugar cube or simple syrup
- Angostura bitters
- Orange peel for garnish
- Smoked wood chips for the smoky flavor
- Water and ice cubes
5. How to Make a Kava Smoked Old Fashioned
Follow these steps to make your drink:
- Prepare kava extract: If using kava root powder, mix it with a little water and strain out any solids. If using concentrate, follow the bottle instructions.
- Muddle the sugar cube: In a mixing glass, mix a sugar cube with a few dashes of Angostura bitters and your kava extract.
- Add bourbon: Pour in 2 ounces of good bourbon or rye whiskey.
- Add ice and stir: Add some ice cubes and stir the mix for about 20-30 seconds to make it cold.
- Create the smoke effect: Light the smoked wood chips and capture the smoke in a glass dome or any smoke-capturing device you have.
- Garnish with an orange peel: Squeeze the oils from an orange peel over the drink and drop the peel into the glass.
- Serve and enjoy: Pour the mix into a pre-smoked glass and enjoy your Kava Smoked Old Fashioned.
6. Tips & Tricks
- Perfecting the smoke flavor: Use applewood or cherrywood chips for a mild, sweet smoke flavor. Use mesquite chips for a stronger taste.
- Best kava products: Use high-quality kava powder for the best taste and effect. Good brands to try are Kalm with Kava and Fiji Kava.
- Variations: Try different bitters or add a splash of club soda to change up the drink.
7. Matt Warren’s Experience
Matt Warren loves adventures, and trying new things with kava is one of them. He started mixing kava with cocktails to make traditional drinks more modern. "When I first put kava in an Old Fashioned, it was amazing," Matt says. "It made the flavors better and added a relaxing feeling that made drinking it even more fun."
8. Why Try a Kava Smoked Old Fashioned?
Drinking a Kava Smoked Old Fashioned is a fun way to hang out with friends. Kava helps you feel calm and happy, making it great for social times.
9. Conclusion
If you love cocktails or kava, you should try the Kava Smoked Old Fashioned. It mixes the classic taste of an Old Fashioned with the relaxing effects of kava and a smoky twist. Try it out and tell others about how awesome kava is.
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