RECIPE: Smoke Show, the Holiday Cocktail from HC Tavern

This smokey sweet bourbon citrus cocktail is currently on the menu at HC Tavern. Bartenders Maia McIntosh and Lauren Mull collaborated to create this warming drink with a bit of flare. There are a few different methods for adding smoke to cocktails; this recipe uses a lid smoker that’s easy to get as an at-home mixology kit. The spectacle of the smoke peeling from the glass makes for an excellent party trick.

1 ½ oz Makers Mark Bourbon

¼ oz Lemon Juice 

¾ oz Pineapple Juice 

¾ oz Honey Syrup 

1 bottle Owen’s Soda Water 

Garnish: Dehydrated Lemon

Add a smoker to the top of the tumbler glass. Add wood chips to the smoker and set it ablaze. Close the lid quickly. 

Add all ingredients except soda water to a mixing glass with ice and shake vigorously for 20 seconds. 

Take the smoker off the tumbler and add ice to the glass. Strain the cocktail over the fresh ice. Top with soda water. Garnish with dehydrated lemon.