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Quick Sip - Smoky 'Rita
As I mentioned in my previous post, seeing as I was spending the day tending a smoker full o' brisket anyhow, it just seemed all resourceful and whatnot to populate the Char-Griller's top rack with various foodstuffs. You know -- For Science. (And possibly also because I was APPALLED at the high cost of the smoked salt I'd just bought for the beer can chicken rub and wondered why the heck I oughtn't just make my own, but mostly, I'd like it known, For Science.)
The cherries took but two hours to absorb the rich, hickory goodness, but I let that foil pan of kosher salt steep for a good six or more. On the hour, I'd re-stoke the heat and heady smoke with a chimney starter full of coals and a generous handful of Corona-soaked chips, shake the pan, and then spend the next 55 minutes resisting the urge to lift the lid to assess progress.
My patience was rewarded last night, when nearly two weeks later my husband sniffed the contents of the salt's mason jar and noted, "That smells like our barbecue weekend." I thought that called for a drink. Thus, I present to you, the Smoky 'Rita.
Smoky 'Rita
Smoked salt
1 oz fresh lime juice
1 1/2 oz fresh grapefruit juice
1 oz triple sec
1/2 oz simple syrup
2 1/2 oz 100% agave tequila (like Jose Cuervo Tradicional or Don Julio Reposado)
1 slice of grilled lime, for garnish
Run a lime peel around the rim of a margarita glass or goblet to dampen it. Roll the dampened edge through smoked salt. Set glass aside.
Fill a shaker with cracked ice, the lime juice, grapefruit juice, triple sec, simple syrup and tequila, and shake until the exterior is frosty. Strain into prepared glass, and float a thin slice of grilled lime on top.
And sure, nothing's to say that you couldn't also serve this on the rocks in a double old fashioned glass, but with ingredients this notable, why run the risk of diluting?
Next up - the refreshing summer drink that tastes like a sandwich in a glass. (We swear it's delicious!)
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Reader Comments
(Page 1)2. what is smoke salt?? i never hard of it ,., i cook n bake alot.. would love some imformation about it thanks.
marykaywesterhof at 7:32PM on Aug 28th 2007
3. The smoky salt is a great idea for beer can chicken roasting and I cannot wait to try it on a Smoky Rita! For a real taste treat, add that smoky salt to your 1/2 can of your favorite fermented malt beverage and add fresh squeezed Key Lime juice to the can which will give the entire concoction in the can a slightly citrus and smoky flavor. Key Limes are selling for under $1.00 per bag in some of the larger grocery chains, take advantage of the low cost! Also add that fresh juice to a glass of ice water after activities in the heat!
Steve Heide at 11:04AM on Sep 2nd 2007
4. after haveing a cold for what felt like forever, theres nothing like a hot toddy to help you rest but drop a grilled key lime in the mix ( for some vitamin C ya know )and your fast recovery is in the bag!! gotta love those key limes
B at 7:02AM on Dec 11th 2007
5. I want to know what is smoked salt?
Tonya at 7:12PM on Apr 6th 2008
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1. This reminds me of a "mistake" I made years ago while barbecuing. My husband had used a knife and cutting board to mince garlic, and half-heartedly washed them afterwards, but not well enough for the garlic to be absorbed by the lime I was cutting for margaritas. I used the lime to rim the glass and salted as usual, and added the lime to the drink. A guest said it tasted like garlic. I was appalled, until I tasted. We all agreed it was unusal, but good!!
Claudia at 6:01PM on Jun 22nd 2007