Post #783683 by AceExplorer on Tue, Feb 6, 2018 9:48 AM

I have been using an alternative to buying smoked spirits, mostly to avoid buying low-use bottles which take up space in my bar.

1. I use a cast iron mini one egg skillet griddle (5"-6" across, bought on eBay, see pic below) loaded up with a small pile of apple wood chips from the BBQ section of Walmart.
2. I light the apple wood chips on fire with a small butane torch and get a nice 1"-2" flame and let it burn for 30 sec or so.
3. I put my glass over the fire to snuff it out and I leave it there.
4. Only then do I make the drink - I wait for the smoke to settle on the walls of the glass.
5. I lift the glass, fill it with the cocktail, and voila, smoky nose and mild smoky flavor in the drink.

This is superb - it works very well. I'll set this up and take pictures and post over on the other "smoked rum" thread over the next few days. It really is time for me to re-visit that drink, as it really is tasty.