Life is a Drag

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

Liqueur, Mezcal

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.