Weekly Blog - Hot Shots Cocktail Recipe Blog Post #16

The “Cold Burn Old Fashioned”

By Colleen Walters — Flavoursmith, Founder, and Willy Wonka of Booze.

Some cocktails warm. This one chills.

The Cold Burn Old Fashioned is a Canadian twist on the classic — built around Hot Shots OG: Cinnamon and Ginger Rum Liqueur, maple syrup, and smoked bitters. It’s bold, wintry, and perfect for fireside sipping, founder-led tastings, or snow rituals that start with a spark and end with a story.

The Cold Burn Old Fashioned

Ingredients:

• 45ml Hot Shots OG

• 10ml pure maple syrup

• 2 dashes smoked or aromatic bitters

• Ice + orange peel or cinnamon stick garnish 

Optional: Smoked glass or ice sphere for drama.

Ritual: Before stirring, hold the maple syrup to your nose and say the name of a Canadian memory that still burns. Stir slowly, sip beside something cold, and let the warmth rise.

Founder’s Note

This cocktail was born in Vancouver — snow outside, fire inside, and a moment that felt like homecoming. I wanted something that tasted like nostalgia with bite. The maple is the memory. The burn is the truth.

Community Challenge

Post your Cold Burn ritual with #ColdBurnOG and tag your favourite Canadian moment. 

Tag us too and we’ll share your photo on our Instagram Stories.

Let’s build the ritual. Let’s build the community.
@hotshotsrum.