20 Best Smoked co*cktails You Need To Make (2024)

Smoked co*cktails give a little smoky twist to the usual drinks to bring them to another level and they look magnificent!

The smokiness helps to add depth and complexity to any drink and you’ll definitely be impressed by how good the co*cktails taste with this simple technique.

Using ingredients such as smoked simple syrup, smoked ice cubes, or directly using a smoking gun on the entire co*cktail, there are a variety of ways that you can use to smoke your co*cktails.

From classic Old Fashioned to Harry Potter-inspired drinks, we’ve got you covered with some of the best smoked co*cktails that you can easily make at home!

1. Smoky Mezcal Negroni

Enjoy a fantastic co*cktail with this Smoky Mezcal Negroni that’s amazingly delicious and makes for an impressive drink any day of the week!

It’s a delightful combination of mezcal, Campari, sweet vermouth, and the star ingredient, smoked simple syrup, which is made by smoking a mixture of water and sugar in a pellet grill smoker.

This wonderful drink is finished off with a garnish of beautifully charred orange wheel, creating an irresistible smoked co*cktail that you absolutely need to try.

You might never go back to regular Negroni again after taking your first sip of this excellent drink!

2. Smoked Rosemary Bramble Sour

If you don’t have a smoker on hand, fret not because this Smoked Rosemary Bramble Sour is just right for you!

Muddled blackberries are mixed with bourbon, simple syrup, and lemon juice to create this refreshing drink that’s super tasty.

A sprig of rosemary is added as a garnish and it’s torched to release a smoky aroma that definitely sets the mood for a relaxing evening.

For extra smokiness, cover the drink with a glass dome to let the smoke infuse into the liquid!

3. Smoked Old Fashioned

Give a simple twist to a traditional drink with one of our favorite smoked co*cktails that you definitely don’t want to miss out on!

Featuring a combination of Angostura bitters, bourbon whiskey, sugar, water, orange peel, and co*cktail cherry as a garnish, this is a heavenly libation that remains an all-time classic.

Everything is given a dose of smoky treatment with a smoking gun and the resulting drink is one that you’ll be making over and over again.

Give this smoked Old Fashioned recipe a try and you might just have a new favorite drink after that!

4. Smoked Manhattan With Cinnamon co*cktail

Treat yourself to another classic co*cktail with this Smoked Manhattan that’s incredibly palatable and so easy to make!

This drink involves torching a cinnamon stick and then covering it with a co*cktail glass to capture all that smoky flavor before straining a mix of whiskey, sweet vermouth, bitters, and maraschino cherry syrup into it.

The subtle smoke flavor helps to enhance the co*cktail, making it an absolute treat that you can serve with any meal to enjoy an awesome experience.

Garnish with maraschino cherries to complete this terrific drink!

5. Charred Lime Gimlet

If you’re looking for an easy way to add a smoky flavor to your co*cktail, you’ve got to check out this excellent Charred Lime Gimlet!

It’s incredibly simple to make and the highlight of this co*cktail is a charred lime cordial that’s used to inject that smokiness into the drink.

Lime halves are given a quick grill to char them and their juice is added to sugar and water to make a cordial, which is ultimately combined with gin and ice to create this fantastic co*cktail.

This simple method helps to add a new dimension to the flavor of this tasty drink!

6. Smoked Gin And Tonic co*cktail

This is another one of those smoked co*cktails that you’ll want to keep handy because it’s so tasty and easy to make!

It’s a lovely combination of charred orange, toasted rosemary sprig, smoked gin, honey, and tonic water, ensuring plenty of smoky goodness that’ll bring a smile to your face with its amazing flavor.

No special equipment or ingredients are required and you get to enjoy a terrific co*cktail with little effort!

You’ll definitely want to add this to your co*cktail selection for something casual yet fancy!

7. Dragon’s Breath co*cktail

Dragon’s Breath is named as such because it’s served with the smoke still oozing out of the glass, creating an impressive image that’s sure to turn heads!

Making use of a handheld smoker, a co*cktail glass is first filled with smoke and covered with a coaster to prevent the smoke from leaking out.

A mix of Cointreau, St-Germain, bourbon, and simple syrup is then strained into the glass with the smoke spilling out, loosely resembling a dragon’s breath.

Make sure to try it because this co*cktail tastes as good as it looks!

8. Momma’s Breakfast Smoked co*cktail

Jazz up your drink with this exceptional co*cktail that tastes out of this world and is sure to captivate your taste buds!

It’s a tantalizing mix of cold-brew coffee, rum, cardamom bitters, and cinnamon syrup, all shaken and strained into a glass filled with smoke from torched cloves.

The depth and complexity of this drink are extraordinary and you’ll love how sophisticated this drink tastes with all the amazing ingredients.

There’s nothing not to love about this tasty and easy-to-make co*cktail!

9. Smoked Cinnamon & Maple Whiskey Sour

Whip up an awesome co*cktail with this Smoked Cinnamon and Maple Whiskey Sour that tastes and looks amazing!

It’s a lovely marriage of bourbon, maple syrup, simple syrup, and lemon juice, with everything shaken and strained into a glass that uses a cinnamon stick as a garnish.

To give off the smoky aroma, the cinnamon stick is lighted up when served to provide an awesome experience.

This smoked bourbon co*cktail sets the mood just right for a perfect evening!

10. Rosemary-Smoked Negroni

This outstanding Rosemary-Smoked Negroni is the perfect balance between sweet and bitter with a smoky twist to a classic co*cktail!

Sweet vermouth, Campari, and gin are combined to create a Negroni and for a finishing touch, a rosemary sprig is added to garnish and then torched to release a smoky aroma.

It’s a simple way to enhance the regular drink but brings an exceptional sensory element that’s sure to be a hit with the crowd.

Try it yourself and you’ll be pleasantly surprised by this smoked co*cktail!

11. Smoked Bloody Mary

Level up your mixology skills with this Smoked Bloody Mary that gives a simple upgrade to the iconic drink!

Serrano peppers, poblano peppers, red onion, and tomatoes are first chopped and smoked before they are combined with tomato juice and other lovely ingredients to be blended into a purée.

Mixed with vodka, Hellfire Habanero Shrub bitters, and celery bitters, this is an amazing co*cktail that’s extremely flavorful and is sure to tantalize your taste buds!

If you love smoked co*cktails with bold flavors, then this is just right for you!

12. Smoked Cinnamon Apple Cider Bourbon Smash co*cktail

Reward yourself with a stunning drink that’s super delicious and easy to sip on all day long!

Made with a combination of apple cider, agave syrup, and orange bitters with bourbon as the alcohol base, this co*cktail is given a smoky flavor by serving in a glass filled with smoke from burning a cinnamon stick.

Garnished with apple slices, cinnamon sticks, and fresh thyme, this co*cktail is an absolute treat that’s incredibly delightful.

This is one of those simple smoked co*cktails that you definitely want to give a try!

13. Goblet Of Fire

If you’re a fan of the Harry Potter franchise, you’ll definitely want to check out this superb Goblet of Fire co*cktail!

This smoked co*cktail recipe involves using a smoking cloche to engulf the entire drink in smoke and it makes a visual treat that’s sure to make everyone go wow!

The co*cktail itself is made by combining bourbon, bitters, and sugar, with rosemary sprig as a garnish.

It’s an impressive themed co*cktail that’ll make any party go wild!

14. Orange Cranberry Smoked co*cktail

Sign us up for this refreshing co*cktail that’s exceptionally tasty and incredibly straightforward to whip up!

It makes use of smoked ice cubes to deliver that smoky flavor and the ice cubes are made by placing a mix of cranberry juice and orange juice into a smoker and then freezing the smoked-infused liquid.

The final drink is made simply by combining smoked ice cubes, vodka, and orange juice.

It’s ridiculously easy to make for something that tastes this good!

15. Smoked Margarita Sour

Grace your taste buds with this terrific Smoked Margarita Sour that uses smoked tequila to create a mouthwatering smoked drink!

Cherry wood-smoked silver tequila is mixed with Cointreau, agave syrup, lime juice, and aquafaba in a dry shake to develop a beautiful foam, and then shaken again with ice to cool the co*cktail.

Poured into a glass rimmed with smoked salt, this is a heavenly drink that’s sure to make it into your list of favorite smoked co*cktails!

You’ll love how amazing this co*cktail tastes!

16. Campo Viejo

Inject a little Korean flair to your next co*cktail drink with this fantastic Campo Viejo that’s absolutely delicious!

With the help of a cloche, smoke from burning threaded Korean pepper is used to infuse a spiced smoky flavor into the drink, which is made by combining vermouth, lime juice, tamarind juice, and Cynar.

The spiced notes help to elevate this co*cktail to another level and it’s a perfectly well-balanced drink that you can enjoy any time of the day.

It’s a unique take on smoked co*cktails that you absolutely need to try!

17. Smoked Ruby Solstice Sour

If you’re looking for a fabulous co*cktail that looks absolutely beautiful and tastes even better, you’ve got to check out this Smoked Ruby Solstice Sour!

It’s a delightful combination of Aquavit, mixed berry juice, lemon juice, cardamom bitters, ginger and honey syrup, and egg white, with fresh flowers used for garnishing.

The co*cktail is smoked with rosemary, creating an aromatic and delicious co*cktail that’s sure to make you salivate at the thought of it.

If there’s a drink that can impress, this is it!

18. Smoked Tequila Old Fashioned

Give the classic Old Fashioned a refreshing twist by using tequila as the alcohol base instead!

This Smoked Tequila Old Fashioned is a delectable mix of tequila, agave syrup, and orange bitters, all stirred and strained into a glass, which is then smoked with cherry wood.

Everything comes together really well and you’ll be enjoying one of the best-tasting smoked co*cktails with little hassle.

This satisfying co*cktail is definitely a must-add to your co*cktail rotation!

19. Smoked Pineapple Rum co*cktail

Get ready for a refreshing co*cktail that’s loaded with the tropical flavor of pineapples in this splendid drink!

This co*cktail is made with a lovely combination of spiced rum, pineapple juice, lime juice, lemon juice, smoked paprika, and ground cinnamon, ensuring plenty of incredible flavors that meld really well together.

Smoked by burning wood chips on a strainer over the co*cktail glass and using a second glass on top to prevent the smoke from escaping, this is an easy way to infuse a little smoky flavor into your drink!

20. Smokey Maple Peach Old Fashioned

Try your hands at making this wonderful co*cktail that’s a simple but refreshing take on classic Old Fashioned!

The smokiness in this co*cktail is achieved by burning wood chips and then covering them with a glass to capture all that smoke.

A mix of bourbon, maple syrup, Angostura bitters, peach, and co*cktail cherry is then added to the glass to create this amazing drink that’s absolutely delicious.

With how easy it is to make and how tasty it is, this is definitely one of our favorite smoked co*cktails for an awesome evening!

At Glorious Recipes, we have our favorite Smoked Negroni that we absolutely adore and it tastes heavenly! Check out the recipe below!

Which of the smoked co*cktails have you tried so far?

Let us know in the comments below!

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