Also consider medium roasted cherry wood and a few drops of maple syrup too.
I have a friend in KC that has a boutique Vodka business and I have given him nearly a dozen flavoring recipes. The fire and ice one is a real hit. Cinnamon, red pepper and a touch of wintergreen. It starts hot and ends up with a cooling finish. Makes a helluva dirty martini too.
I even did a sales/advertising image for him...
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