3 Smoked Cocktails To Try at Your Next Dinner Party

Bringing a unique and creative element to your next dinner party is easy when you get creative with your cocktail menu. Smoked cocktails are the perfect way to elevate and wow your guests. In this post, we’ll share three delicious smoked cocktails that will surely be a hit at your next gathering.

We’ve got something for everyone. There’s something for you on this list, whether you like whiskey or gin. We’ll also discuss how to smoke cocktails and share tips for achieving the perfect flavor and aroma. So, impress your guests with your smoking skills and whip up some delicious cocktails.

Smoked Negroni

Ingredients 

• 2 ounces of Campari 
• 2 ounces of sweet vermouth 
• 2 ounces of gin 
• 2-3 pieces of smoked wood chips
• Ice cubes 

Steps

1. Begin by preparing the cocktail smoker. Fill the smoke chamber with the wood chips and place it on top of a heat source such as a portable gas stovetop or charcoal grill. Once the chips begin to smoke, turn off the heat source but keep the chamber lid closed. 
2. Fill a rocks glass halfway with ice cubes. 
3. Mix the Campari, sweet vermouth, and gin with several ice cubes and stir until chilled.
4. Place the rocks glass in the cocktail smoker for 30-45 seconds or until it has absorbed sufficient smoke flavor.
5. Using a hawthorn strainer, strain contents from the mixing glass into a rocks glass containing ice cubes. 
6. Garnish with orange peel, if desired, and serve immediately.

Smoked Old-Fashioned 

Ingredients

• 2 ounces of rye whiskey 
• A teaspoon of brown sugar 
• A few dashes of Angostura bitters 
• 2-3 pieces of smoked wood chips
• Ice cubes

Steps

1. Begin by appropriately preparing the cocktail smoker described above.
2. Fill a rocks glass with several ice cubes and set it aside for later use.
3. Place brown sugar, Angostura bitters, rye whiskey, and several ice cubes in a separate mixing glass until chilled and slightly diluted.
4. Using a Julep strainer, strain contents from the mixing glass into a rocks glass containing ice cubes set aside earlier in step 2. You may want to double-strain this drink to ensure ultimate clarity.
5. Place the rocks glass containing liquid into the cocktail smoker to absorb the smokey flavor.
6. Garnish with your desired toppings, and enjoy.

Smoked Manhattan 

Ingredients

• 2 ounces of bourbon whiskey
• 1 ounce of sweet vermouth 
• A teaspoon of Angostura bitters
• 2-3 pieces of smoked wood chips
• Ice cubes

Steps

1. Begin by preparing the cocktail smoker.
2. Fill a rocks glass with several ice cubes and set it aside for later use.
3. Place bourbon whiskey, sweet vermouth, and Angostura bitters into a chilled glass with ice.
4. Use a strainer to strain the drink into the glass with ice. 
5. Place the rocks glass containing liquid into the cocktail smoker for 30-45 seconds or until it has absorbed the sufficient smoke flavor.
6. Garnish with an orange peel or cherry, and serve immediately.

Conclusion

Bringing a unique and special element to your next dinner party is easy when you get creative with your cocktail menu. Make an impression on your guests by adding a smoky twist to classic cocktails. These smoked cocktail recipes will surely be crowd-pleasers and impress all your dinner guests. With the right ingredients and techniques, you can easily craft a delicious smoked cocktail that’s sure to please. So take a chance and make your own smoked cocktails, and you’ll have a dinner party to remember.