SMOKE Liqueur and Me on Labor Day!
It's summer time, the sun is out and it is warm and muggy.
The humidity reminds me of New Orleans, the town that I grew up in.
In fact, today is Labor Day--a true Holiday--BBQ, beer, wine and cocktails.
It's also the perfect time to try a new liqueur that has entered the market, SMOKE.
I have waited all summer to try 'SMOKE'.
I was waiting for the perfect time to open the bottle and share it with my guests.
And today is the day.
A friend of mine gave me a bottle and explained that once I try it, my life would be on fire.
Ironically, one of the tag lines for SMOKE is;' Where There's Smoke There's Fire'.
What is SMOKE?
SMOKE is a Ready-To-Drink Liqueur made with Top-Shelf Vodka, pineapple, coconut and infused Moscato. Moscato is the fastest growing wine category in America.
My reaction: The mixture creates a really flavorful, palate pleasing cocktail that sings the song of sophistication. The addictive aroma reminds me of days spent on the beach, relaxing at a Caribbean Island.
The full- flavor is smooth and has a long, lingering finish on my palate.
I poured SMOKE over ice cubes, which is recommended and created, what I thought was a Top-Notch Cocktail at home.
My guests reacted the same way. Where can I buy this 'Smoke'? Can I see what the bottle looks like?
How much does it cost?
Can I create cocktails using SMOKE as a mixer?
Yes.
Here a few recipes we experimented with:
Forbidden Fruit
4 oz. Smoke
2 oz. cranberry juice
Serve on the rocks
Smoke Jumper
3 oz. Smoke
1 oz. Amaretto
Splash of orange juice
Shake vigorously and pour
Nutcracker
2 oz. Smoke
1 oz. Sprite
Dash of grenadine
Served over ice
#VeryRare
3 oz. Smoke
1 oz. Hennessy Pure White
Tropical Twister
2 parts Smoke
1 part Midori Sour Mix and a
Twist of Lime to garnish
After sampling these cocktails, I knew my friend was right.
'Where There's Smoke There's Fire'.
To learn more about SMOKE, visit their website at: www.SmokeDrinks.com
Philip S. Kampe
philip.kampe@thewinehub.com
1 comment:
It sounds like a fantastic liqueur. I plan to purchase a bottle and experiment with the recipes.
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