Smoke on Water: A Cocktail So Good It Feels Like a Detox (Kind Of)
I found this cocktail on a night out for my sister’s birthday at Varley Bar in Salt Lake City—and let me tell you, we were both immediately obsessed. Like “should we order a pitcher?” level obsessed.
It’s called the Smoke on Water, and while the name sounds mysterious (and maybe like a Lana Del Rey B-side), the flavor is pure refreshment. Think: spa day meets rooftop party, with a little smoky drama on the side.
Smoke on Water – My Recreated Recipe
I had to try and recreate it at home—and honestly? She slaps.
Ingredients:
1 oz Blanco Tequila (or mezcal for some smoke)
1 oz Vodka
1 oz fresh cucumber juice
1 oz aloe vera juice
½ oz lime juice
½ oz simple syrup (or sweetener of choice)
¼ tsp activated charcoal powder (just a little!)
Ice
Cucumber slice or mint sprig, for garnish
🍸 Instructions:
1.Shake everything up in a cocktail shaker with ice.
2.Strain into a chilled glass over more ice.
3.Garnish and serve like you know what you’re doing. (You do.)
💡 Host Mode Tip:
Serve this as your signature welcome drink at your next dinner party. The color alone will have people talking—but the taste? Unreal. [P.S. save this one for Halloween and add dry ice for the smoke effect!]