An unforgettable after-dinner drink in New Orleans, The Life is a Drag from Mister Mao riffs on the classic ritual of espresso and a menthol cigarette.

Equal parts delicious and theatrical, it’s served in an antique glass perched atop a vintage ashtray and garnished with a torched candy cigarette.

Photo by Randy Schmidt

Life is a Drag

Ingredients

  • 1 oz. Mezcal
  • ¾ oz. St. George Coffee Liqueur
  • ¼ oz. Tempus Fugit Crème De Menthe
  • 2 drops Xocolatl Bitters
  • Garnish: Sprinkle of Black Lime Powder

Preparation

  1. Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass.
  2. Lightly sprinkle black lime powder over the surface of the drink.
  3. Serve in an antique Nick & Nora glass resting on a glass ashtray with a candy cigarette.

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