Give your favorite fall cocktails a smoky twist. With the Masterbuilt Gravity Series Charcoal Grill + Smoker, you can smoke fresh fruit and other ingredients before mixing them into cocktails for an added layer of wood-fired flavor.
What Are Smoked Cocktails?
Smoked cocktails use ingredients or garnishes infused with wood smoke to add depth and complexity to a drink. Rather than smoking the finished cocktail, you can smoke fresh fruit, herbs or spices on the grill, then incorporate them into your drink.
For fall cocktails, ingredients like apples, pears and cranberries pair especially well with the subtle flavor of apple wood smoke.
How to Smoke Ingredients for Cocktails
Start with fresh fruit, herbs or garnishes, then let the grill add a subtle layer of smoke.
Set your Gravity Series Charcoal Grill + Smoker to 225°F. Place the wood chunks in a small grill-able tray and place on your Gravity Series Charcoal Grill.
Arrange your ingredients in a single layer on a small grill-safe pan or tray. Smoke for 15–20 minutes, then remove from the grill and let cool before adding to your cocktail.
Tips for Better Smoked Cocktails
Keep it subtle. A little smoke goes a long way. The goal is to complement the cocktail, not overpower it.
Pair smoke with seasonal flavors. Apple, pear, cranberry, maple, bourbon and citrus all work naturally with wood smoke.
Don't forget the garnish. A smoked apple slice, pear, citrus peel or herb can add smoky aroma and flavor with every sip.
Try These Smoked Cocktails
Ready to put your smoked ingredients to work? Try these fall-inspired cocktails made for the Gravity Series Charcoal Grill + Smoker.
