How to Make Smoke Bubble Cocktails | Cocktail Chemistry
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Creating smoke bubble cocktails is one of the most exciting trends in mixology. Imagine serving a cocktail with a decorative, smoke-filled bubble floating on top, bursting to release an aromatic cloud. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about crafting the perfect smoke bubble drink using tools like a flavor blaster and smoking gun wood smoke infuser.
Tools You'll Need
At the heart of the process is the smoke gun infuser or flavor blaster. These infuse your cocktail with smoke and create bubbles that trap the smoky flavor. A bubble mixture—usually an edible, non-toxic solution—is essential for forming the smoke bubbles.
You can also use a smoke gun for cocktails that infuses flavors like applewood or hickory into the drink, enhancing the overall aroma and flavor.
How to Make Smoke Bubble Cocktails Using a Smoke Gun
Once you’ve got your smoke gun and bubble mixture, it’s time to get creative.
Here's how to make smoke bubbles step by step:
- 1: Make your cocktail.
- 2: Add wood chips to your smoke gun and ignite.
- 3: Infuse the smoke into the bubble mixture while creating a kink in the hose.
- 4: Move over the end of the hose to hover over your cocktail. Unkink the hose to allow the bubble to form.
- 5: Gently lower the smoke bubble on top of the cocktail glass.
In just 30 seconds, you’ll have a beautiful smoke bubble resting on your drink. The smoke trapped inside the bubble bursts when popped, releasing an aromatic cloud of wood smoke that enhances the overall drinking experience.
How to Make Smoke Bubble Cocktails Using a Flavor Blaster
- 1: Make your cocktail and wet the rim of the glass.
- 2: Fill your flavor blaster with your aroma of choice.
- 3: Pull the trigger on the flavor blaster until you have the bubble size about the size of an apple
- 4: Drop the bubble on your cocktail
- 5: Pop when ready!
Bubble Making Skills: Perfecting the Technique
Make sure you use a bubble solution specifically designed for cocktails—these are edible, non-toxic, and safe to consume. When creating the edible bubbles, pay attention to the size and placement—you don't want to create a bubble so huge it won't fit right on top of your glass.
Enhance Flavor and Aroma with Smoke Bubbles
The smoke bubble does more than just add a visual element; it also elevates the aroma and flavor of the drink. When the bubble bursts, the smoke flavor infuses with the drink’s ingredients, adding a new layer of complexity.
This works particularly well with cocktails that already have smoky elements, such as a bourbon or amaro base. The combination of wood smoke and citrus or rosemary garnishes can create a delightful sensory experience.
