Everything is better with a little smoky char from a campfire, including some of your favorite sleeping-under-the-stars cocktails. If you love roasting marshmallows over glowing coals that you plan to add to a sweet s'more, you will love what they can add to an adult beverage . A roasted marshmallow or two used as a garnish will transform your campout cocktail into a dessert in a glass.
If you've ever tried the Campfire Roundup from the Seville in Manhattan , made with scotch whiskey, a cold brew liqueur, chocolate bitters, and topped with a charred marshmallow, then you know. Why does this childhood favorite work so well? As marshmallow blisters and browns on the outside, the sugars caramelize and the gelatin melts, becoming ooey-gooey, sticky and soft. The outside of the marshmallow loses what little moisture it has, turning its skin into a crispy, crunchy delight.
As it changes with the heat, the marshmallow's taste also takes on new flavors that complement the vanilla notes of a good bourbon, and it can transfer the taste of its smoky char to a tasteless vodka, both of which complement some of the deeper notes of each alcohol. S'more cocktail fun If you aren't building a campfire anytime soon, you can still enjoy one of these tasty drinks adorned with a marshmallow that gives you those s'more vibes. Simply use a culinary torch.
While you might not get the same smokiness you get from a campfire, this kitchen tool will help you get a gentle toasting or burnt to a crisp mars.