Smoke Show! Recipe
26 Flavors to pick from, as well as Celebrity Signature Goblets!
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Ingredients
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Goblet Base
Flavor Syrups (choose 1 of 26)
Smoke & Garnish
Ice & Presentation
Celebrity Signature Add-ins (optional; pick one)
Method
Goblet Base
Measure the base
Into a cocktail shaker measure 60 ml mezcal, 25 ml fresh lime juice and 15 ml simple syrup. If you want a frothy top, add 1 egg white (optional).
Dry-shake (no ice) vigorously for 12–15 seconds if using egg white to build foam. Then add ice to the shaker (enough for a firm shake) and shake again for 10–15 seconds to chill and dilute.
If you prefer a slightly lighter finish, add 60 ml cold club soda after straining into the goblet to top the drink.
Flavor Syrups (choose 1)
Select and add a flavor
Choose one flavor syrup from the Flavor Syrups list. Add 30 ml of the selected syrup to the shaker along with the base ingredients before shaking. (All 26 flavors listed are available — pick the one the guest prefers.)
Smoke & Garnish
Prepare the smoke
While the cocktail is chilling, light ~15 g applewood chips in your smoking gun or in a small smoking tray. If using a smoking gun, load chips, ignite and fill the smoking gun chamber. If using a smoking dome, carefully smolder the chips and have the dome ready.
Turn the goblet upside down (rim on countertop) and place over the smoking gun nozzle or under the smoking dome. Fill the goblet with smoke for 5–10 seconds, then seal it (leave sealed) to infuse for 10–20 seconds for a pronounced smoky aroma.
Invert the goblet back upright over a small bed of crushed ice in the serving area to capture remaining smoke aroma. If you used a smoking dome, remove the dome just before serving so smoke wafts up from the goblet.
If using edible gold dust (The Gold Dust celebrity option), lightly dust the finished foam or citrus wheel with 0.1 g gold dust just before serving.
Ice & Presentation
Prepare ice and glass
Place a layer of crushed ice in the chilled goblet. If using a large ice sphere option, place it in the goblet after straining instead of crushed ice for a slower melt.
Double-strain the shaken cocktail over the crushed ice (or around the ice sphere) into the smoked goblet to capture a smooth texture and remove any ice shards or pulp.
Celebrity Signature Add-ins
Add the signature finishing touch
After straining into the smoked goblet, apply one optional Celebrity Signature Add-in. Examples and how to apply:
The Red Carpet — Add 15 ml Chambord into the shaker with base ingredients (or float 15 ml on top after straining). Garnish with citrus wheel.
The Sparkle — After straining the cocktail into the goblet, top gently with 60 ml prosecco for effervescence; do not shake with prosecco.
The Gold Dust — After finishing the cocktail and foam, dust 0.1 g edible gold dust over the foam or citrus wheel for a glittering presentation.
The Heatwave — Increase the habanero syrup to 15 ml (in addition to the chosen 30 ml flavor if substituting, use habanero in place of that flavor or use 15 ml as an extra) to intensify heat. Proceed with same smoking and garnish steps.
The Tropic Star — Add 15 ml coconut cream to the shaker with the base ingredients for a creamier, tropical texture; shake well and strain over crushed ice.
Serve immediately while the goblet still holds smoke aroma — present to the guest with the garnish visible and, if possible, release the goblet cover at the table so the smoky aroma is experienced on arrival.