A smoked cocktail, with its sophisticated flavor profile, is meant to be savored. While popular in the winter months, there’s no reason these fumy drinks can’t be enjoyed year-round. Here are a few places to go and what to order on your next night out in NoVA.
Smokecraft Modern Barbecue
A restaurant with a lovingly designed cocktail menu is one worth a return visit. At this Arlington eatery, hand-crafted, visually appealing cocktails include several with smoky elements. For whiskey lovers, the Apple Jacks made with Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Apple has a smoke bubble on top. For tequila fans, there’s a Smoked Berry Margarita. The Southern Sky, made with Deep Eddy cranberry vodka, is served in a smoke cloak and features rosemary-smoked simple syrup. And there are plenty more where those came from. 1051 N. Highland St., Arlington
WHINO
The shareable version of the Smoked Old Fashioned at this restaurant/bar/art gallery comes with “a touch of theater and spectacle,” says director of marketing and events Davante Hicks. The whiskey concoction, which uses Knob Creek Rye, “arrives at your table concealed within a cocktail smoker, trailing wisps of aromatic smoke that pique your curiosity” before the lid is lifted and the smoke is released. Bravo! 4238 Wilson Blvd., Second Floor, Arlington
MacMillan Whisky Room
This neighborhood bar in the Mosaic District, where you can find more than 500 different whiskeys and hundreds of other spirits, offers smoked cocktails throughout the year on its rotating seasonal menus. Here’s hoping it serves The Clouds on Loch Lomond when you visit. It’s a smoked penicillin cocktail featuring scotch, ginger, honey, and lemon. 2920 District Ave., Ste. 155, Fairfax
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Feature image by Michael Butcher
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