Article: Cook a batch of soft caramel on the stove and stir a little liquid smoke into the caramel mixture when you add the vanilla extract. Measure 2 to 3 drops of liquid smoke into a measuring spoon and then fill up the spoon with the vanilla extract. Finish making the caramel candy and spread it in a prepared baking dish to cool. Squirting a few drops of liquid smoke into the measuring spoon instead of directly into the pan will prevent you from accidentally adding too much. Make your favorite caramel sauce using a wet or dry sugar method. Once the caramel has cooked into a sauce, stir in equal parts of vanilla extract and liquid smoke just before you whisk in the heavy cream. For example, if your recipe calls for adding 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of vanilla extract, add 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of liquid smoke too. If you want to add a subtle smoky flavor to cookies or brownies, swap out half of the vanilla or almond extract called for in the recipe with liquid smoke. For example, if your chocolate chip cookie recipe calls for 1 1/2 teaspoons (7 ml) of vanilla extract, use 3/4 teaspoon (3.5 ml) of vanilla and 3/4 teaspoon (3.5 ml) of liquid smoke. The smoky flavor would pair well with peanut butter cookies, brownies, or hazelnut chocolate cookies. For a simple and sophisticated take on a classic cocktail, shake 2 to 3 dashes of liquid smoke into a cocktail shaker. Pour in 1 ounce (30 ml) of sweet vermouth, 2 ounces (60 ml) of rye whiskey, and 2 dashes of Angostura bitters. Add ice and stir the cocktail for 10 seconds. Strain the drink into a cocktail glass and serve it with a lemon twist. If you want to improve the flavor of bourbon you bought, open your 25-ounce (750-ml) bottle and pour in 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of dry sherry, 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) of vanilla, and 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) of liquid smoke. Screw on the lid and shake the bourbon to combine the ingredients. Drink your aged bourbon neat, on the rocks, or in your favorite cocktail. The liquid smoke won't add a smoky flavor to the bourbon. Instead, it will smooth out any rough flavors.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Add 2 to 3 drops of liquid smoke to caramel candies. Stir liquid smoke into caramel sauce. Replace flavor extracts in baking. Stir a few drops into a Manhattan cocktail. Make your inexpensive bourbon taste like aged bourbon.
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Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Be honest. Ask him out. Be content