Are you looking for a new way to enhance your drinking experience?
Well, look no further because smoking your cocktails might just be the answer. Not only does it add an extra layer of complexity and flavor to your drink, but it also provides a visually stunning experience that will impress your friends. By infusing your cocktail with flavored smoke such as apple, pecan or even cherry, you're essentially taking it to your drink to the next level. And let's be honest, who doesn't love a little bit of drama with their drinks? Here's a few tools and tips to get you smoking like a pro.
Smoke Lid
The smoke lid is extremely efficient and easy to use. Simply set the smoke lid on top your cocktail glass, drop in a few wood chips and burn them with a small food torch for a few seconds. Once the chips are sufficiently heated the smoke will drop into your drink. Let it rest for a few seconds, remove the lid and you’ll have yourself a nicely smoked cocktail.
Smoke Gun
When you’re looking for your first smoke gun keep in mind there are different types to consider. Some are electric-powered and others are simple burners. Some have easy-loading burn chambers while some don’t. To work your electric smoker add your wood chips into the gun, heat it up and release the smoke directly into your cocktail. It’s that easy.
Smoke Box
A smoke box is basically a large-capacity smoker, sometimes large enough to smoke two cocktails at a time, that typically features an external smoker that feeds into a wooden or glass box. Although it takes up a bit of counter space it’s also one of the most eye-pleasing ways to smoke your cocktail. Simply load your smoke gun with chips, heat them up and release the smoke into the box. After a few good seconds you’ll have yourself one, or maybe two, wonderfully smoked cocktails.
Smoke Dome
Similar in concept to the smoke box, most smoke domes are made of glass with some being made of wood or other solid materials and typically sit on a wooden or plastic tray. Using the dome is fairly simple, just load your smoke gun with some wood chips or herbs, heat them up and release the smoke under the dome. Then take your smoke-filled dome and place it over your cocktail. After a few seconds remove the dome and enjoy your new smokey cocktail.
Smoke Boards
If you’re just starting out, a smoke board may be a good option for you. Smoke board kits typically contain everything you need to smoke your cocktails at home – a torch, flavored chips, a glass jar and of course the board. And always opt for an oak board when you can as cedar, pine and other woods can add a somewhat bitter flavor to your cocktail. To use a board find a safe place to work and be aware that the smoke won’t be contained at first. Then place your wood chips on the board and heat them once the flame on your torch turns blue. Once this happens blow on the chips until they start smoking and then place your glass jar over the smoke. Once the glass is filled with smoke place it over your cocktail and let it rest for a few seconds. And there you go.
While any type of cocktail can be smoked, smoky flavors work best with rye, bourbon, rum and tequila-based drinks. Keep in mind smoking your cocktails is all about creativity and having fun. So go ahead and get adventurous.
Always follow the manufacturers’ instructions before using any smoking device, tool or accessory.
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