Cocktail Smoker Kits
A cocktail smoker kit gives you everything needed to put a lid of aromatic smoke over a finished drink: the smoker itself, a torch to light it, and the wood chips that carry the flavor. Middleton Mixology’s kits are built around the original SmokeTop® — a glass-top smoker with a patented chimney, machined in the USA and designed by working bartenders rather than adapted from barbecue gear.
Each kit pairs the SmokeTop with a butane torch and a four-flavor chip selection, so there is nothing else to buy before the first drink. Cherry is the standard pairing for bourbon and rye; cinnamon suits fall and holiday menus. Kits smoke a drink in about ten seconds, work over any glass up to a standard rocks or coupe, and clean up with a rinse and a fresh mesh screen.
Every kit ships free over $100 and carries the same one-year warranty as the individual SmokeTop. Buying for a bar program or a case quantity? See professional pricing.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is a cocktail smoker worth it?
- If you drink bourbon, rye, mezcal, or any spirit-forward cocktail, yes — smoke changes the aroma before the first sip and takes about ten seconds to apply. A cocktail smoker kit is also the rare bar tool that works as a gift, because it produces a visible result the first time it is used.
- What is the best wood for a smoked old fashioned?
- Cherry is the default for a smoked old fashioned: it is mild, slightly sweet, and complements bourbon without overwhelming it. Hickory and oak are stronger and suit rye or scotch; apple and alder are lighter and pair well with tequila, mezcal, and lighter drinks.
- How long do you smoke a cocktail?
- Ten to twenty seconds of smoke contact is enough for most drinks. Light the chips until they smolder, cap the glass, and let the smoke settle — longer exposure turns the aroma acrid rather than richer.
- What comes in a cocktail smoker kit?
- A Middleton Mixology kit includes the SmokeTop® smoker, a refillable butane torch, a four-pack of wood chips, and replaceable mesh screens. Butane fuel is sold separately in some configurations because it cannot ship by air.
- Do cocktail smokers work on any glass?
- The SmokeTop sits on top of the glass rather than inside it, so it fits standard rocks glasses, coupes, and most stemware. Because it never touches the liquid, the drink can be built and stirred normally before smoking.