Ember & Oak cocktail in a rocks glass garnished with Lightly torched cinnamon stick
Seasonal
Sunday, February 22, 2026

Ember & Oak

A Spiced, Smoky Riff on the Old-Fashioned

There's something about a crackling fire that makes you want a drink with a little more going on than usual. The Ember & Oak delivers exactly that: a spirit-forward sipper that rewards slow contemplation with layers of warm spice and herbal complexity. Rye whiskey anchors this old-fashioned riff with its characteristic peppery bite, while Amaro Montenegro softens the edges with honeyed botanicals. Yellow Chartreuse sneaks in with subtle herbal intrigue that keeps things interesting without overwhelming the whiskey. Maple syrup adds just enough earthy sweetness to tie it all together, and those tiki bitters bring unexpected warmth with notes of allspice and clove. The lightly torched cinnamon stick isn't just for show. That wisp of aromatic smoke as you bring the glass to your lips genuinely enhances the whole experience. This is your after-dinner drink on a cold night, best enjoyed slowly in your favorite chair with a good book or better company. Mix one up next time the temperature drops and you've got a fire going.
old-fashioned·rye whiskey

Ember & Oak

Strong·rocks glass
spirit-forwardherbalsweetspicy

Ingredients

  • 1.5 ozrye whiskey
  • 0.75 ozAmaro Montenegro
  • 0.5 ozyellow Chartreuse
  • 0.25 ozmaple syrup
  • 2 dashesBittermens 'Elemakule Tiki bitters

Method

  1. 1.Add rye whiskey, Amaro Montenegro, yellow Chartreuse, maple syrup, and bitters to a mixing glass with ice
  2. 2.Stir for 20-30 seconds until well-chilled
  3. 3.Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube
  4. 4.Express orange peel oils over the drink, then discard peel
GarnishLightly torched cinnamon stick

Note: A warming, contemplative sipper perfect for fireside relaxation. The rye provides spicy backbone while Amaro Montenegro brings honeyed herbal complexity. Yellow Chartreuse adds subtle botanical intrigue, and maple syrup ties everything together with earthy sweetness. The tiki bitters contribute warm spice notes of allspice and clove. For extra atmosphere, lightly char the cinnamon stick with a kitchen torch before garnishing—the aromatic smoke mirrors the fireside setting beautifully.

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