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