Smoky Lime Syrup & 3 Drinks

1/2 cup raw cane sugar
1/2 cup water
20 drops smoke bitters
1 lime, juiced + 1 tsp zest

In a small saucepan, heat sugar and water over medium heat, stirring often until sugar is dissolved. Take of heat and add lime juice and zest. Allow to cool then strain through a mesh strainer into a glass jar. Store in the refrigerator for up to one month.



Smoky Margarita

1 1/2 oz resposado or anjeo tequila
1/2 oz fresh lime juice
1/2 oz smoky lime syrup
3 dashes orange bitters
pinch of salt

Add first three ingredients into an shaker w/ 1 cup of ice. Shake vigorously for a minute then strain into an old fashioned glass filled with ice, topped with bitters and pinch of salt if desired.



Smoky Lime Rum & Cola

12 oz chilled cola
1 1/2 oz rum
1 oz smoky lime syrup
1 lime wheel

In a glass filled with ice, pour in syrup and rum, then top with soda. Stir and serve with a lime wheel.



Smoky Citrus Refresher

8 oz chilled lemon-flavored soda water
1 oz smoky lime syrup
1 lime or lemon wheel

In a glass filled with ice, pour in syrup and top with lime soda. Stir and serve with a citrus wheel.