Smokey Craft Cocktails for Fall

“Churchill's Breakfast” from BLVD Steakhouse {817 West Lake Street, Chicago; 312.526.3116}

The smoke in this cocktail tells a story -- a glass full of smoke is presented on a tray, as Churchill received his breakfast. When the glass is flipped, it releases a puff of smoke representative of Churchill's cigar and smoky flavors of bacon and maple syrup thanks to a blend of Palo Santo, cinnamon, and pistachio shells. Top the glass with a smoked amarena cherry to keep the smokey sensation going. 

2 oz blended scotch 

1 oz sweet vermouth

2 dashes coffee infused Angostura bitters

Pinch of pistachio shell

Palo Santo

Cinnamon to smoke and capture in glass

Smoked Amarena Cherry with Celtic Salt for garnish

“Lost Somewhere at Sea” from FireLake {221 North Columbus Drive, Chicago; 312.477.0234}

Made famous for its smoky chest bearer, the Lost Somewhere at Sea is a rum lover’s cocktail incorporating three types of the spirit: aged, spiced and fruity. Sweet vermouth and coffee bean-infused orange liqueur add a special FireLake twist.

1 oz DonQ Spice

1/2 oz Diplomatico 12

1/2 oz Plantation Pineapple

1/2 oz Espresso Bean Infused Cointreau

2 dashes Angostura Bitters

“Smoke and Cure” from FireLake {221 North Columbus Drive, Chicago; 312.477.0234}

The “Smoke and Cure” cocktail incorporates the flavors of the grill house with local rye from Few spirits based in Evanston, plus peaty scotch, French Amer with lots of spices, cinnamon syrup and lemon. To tie it all together, its wooden base is charred and glass is smoked to allow the smoky flavors to permeate prior to pouring.

1 1/2 oz Few Rye

1/4 oz Laphroaig 10

1/2 oz China China Amer

3/4 oz Cinnamon Syrup

3/4 oz Lemon Juice

Instructions:

• Light the center of the pine wood until it begins to burn and create smoke

• Place the glass upside down on the wood until it fills with smoke (the flames will go out once the glass it placed over it)