Tonight I tested our smoke infuser with a cocktail, something I think everyone that enjoys making their own cocktails should try. This negroni riff was perfect for adding a bit of smoke to; it tempered the sweetness of the bourbon and gave it a slightly scotch like quality. Experimenting with this new product is going to be fun (and delicious) based on the results of the few tests I have performed so far. This new product is easy to use and produces volumes of smoke. It will be useful for creating smoke effects as well as imparting the subtle hint of flavor.  The only downside is that the product is not yet available for purchase. But if you have a little patience, we will have it available at some point in the near future!

The Gusto Smoke Infuser is available for purchase, either on the Vesta Precision website or on Amazon!

Chill a cocktail glass. Prepare the smoke infuser with a small amount of wood chips. In a shaker, add ice, bourbon, Campari, and Carpano Antica. Stir or swirl to combine before adding the smoke.Turn on the smoke infuser and light the wood chips. Place the nozzle into the shaker and fill it with smoke.

Cover the shaker and allow the smoke to infuse. If a deeper smoke flavor is desired, shake the cocktail. Strain into the chilled cocktail glass. Twist the orange peel over top and drop into the cocktail.

Enjoy!