smoke signal

When I find myself alone one of my favorite things to do is visit a local haunt and indulge in an app and a cocktail. Nothing beats Fish Bar in my Lakeview Chicago neighborhood. 

Biting into their lobster rolls or crispy cod sandwiches you’ll feel as though you are on the coast of Maine. And a plate of their East or West Coast oysters coupled with a mason jar of Smoke Show will certainly transport you. 

This smokey spicy beverage is the bomb.

Jalapeño infused tequila, mezcal, hibiscus syrup and lime… made me wonder if I could replicate this smoke show at home. How fun to serve this Windy City libation poolside in the desert this winter. 

I did a little research on hibiscus syrup. After a jaunt on google I discovered I could make a simple syrup...

and steep hibiscus tea bags in the warm sugar syrup as it cooled. 

Sliced jalapeños in tequila blanco...

comes together in a day in the frig. 

Coupled with a hefty splash of mezcal...

and fresh lime juice. 

For a smoke-and-mirror show that will treat you well mix together equal parts jalapeño tequila, hibiscus simple syrup, mezcal, and lime juice. Add a dash of bitters.

Pour over ice with a slice of lime...

anytime you want to drink in a little Indian summer.