Addition of smoke to cocktails has become a trend at craft bars for some time now, not as just a gimmick but as an effective... moreAddition of smoke to cocktails has become a trend at craft bars for some time now, not as just a gimmick but as an effective method for adding some serious flavor to drinks. While novices might find the technique intimidating at first, once equipped with the appropriate tools it's actually quite straightforward. Cold smoke from a source other than grill or Bourbon Smokers should be used - hot smoke could actually cook the drink! Most bartenders use gun-style infusers and dome-type devices made of glass (known as cloche) for adding smoke prior to serving drinks; other methods exist such as infusing ingredients directly. less