Bartenders in New York developed the "Smokeless Manhattan"—a Marlboro Reds-flavored cocktail—shortly before the smoking ban went into effect. Floridians suffering under their own smoking ban have come up with a similar solution: the nicotini. "Soak tobacco leaves in vodka overnight, deaden the juice's harshness by adding a couple other liquors, and voil , the nicotini...The regular nicotini has more bite than a martini and leaves a noticeable aftertaste in the throat. The menthol variety contains cr me de menthe and has a cough drop taste, while the 'Black Lung' includes Kahlua and has a coffee flavor."
Enter the nicotini: smoking ban leads to tobacco-infused drink [Sun Sentinel via BoingBoing]

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