Smoking a cocktail was once a trick limited to fancy bars
with mixologists who like to put on a show. You can still
find smoked cocktails in these establishments, but
nowadays, it’s also something you can do at home.

Cocktail smokers can be easy and affordable or
complicated and expensive, but the basic idea behind
them is simple. You put some kind of combustible wood
chip or sawdust into the device, light it, and allow the
smoke to infuse your drink, usually after putting it into a
box or underneath a dome. You can smoke a simple
glass of whiskey, a classic drink like an Old Fashioned,
or any popular cocktail you can think of. The result 
depends on what type of wood you’re burning and for 
how long, but it can often add layers of savory flavors 
to your drink of choice.