Fishing With Dynamite Recipe

Prepare the glass

Chill a lowball or rocks glass in the freezer for 5–10 minutes or fill it with ice and set aside while you build the drink.

Rim with smoked salt

If using smoked salt, pour it onto a small plate. Moisten the edge of the chilled glass with a lime wedge and dip the rim into the smoked salt so a light coating adheres. If you prefer less salt flavor, simply brush a small amount of salt across one side of the glass rim as a single accent.

Combine spirits and modifiers

In a cocktail shaker, add 2 oz vodka, 1 oz spiced rum, 0.75 oz fresh lime juice, 0.5 oz agave syrup, and 0.5 oz orange liqueur. Fill the shaker with ice to about 3/4 full.

Shake

Secure the shaker top and shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds until the outside of the shaker feels cold and the mixture is well-chilled and slightly diluted.

Strain and top

Discard the ice from the chilled glass if you used it to chill. Place one large ice cube (or 3–4 regular cubes) into the glass. Double-strain the shaken mixture into the prepared glass to remove any small ice shards and pulp.

Gently top the drink with about 2 oz club soda. Pour slowly over the back of a spoon if you want a layered effect. The soda adds a lively fizz that balances the spirit blend.

If you used smoked paprika instead of salt on the rim, sprinkle a very light pinch (about 1/8 to 1/4 tsp) on top of the foam or soda for a smoky aroma. If using smoked salt rim, no additional sprinkling is necessary.

Garnish the drink with a lime wheel on the rim. For a spicy-sweet contrast, add a candied jalapeño slice laid on top of the ice or floated in the drink. This gives the cocktail the 'dynamite' pop.

Serve immediately with a short straw or stirrer so the drinker can mix in the soda and adjust the smoke/salt level to taste.