Witches’ Coffee House

At the Crystal Tavern in New Jersey, director of spirits and mixology Carlos Ruiz uses black lime powder to color and flavor this surprisingly bright and gulpable drink. A common Middle Eastern ingredient made from dehydrated limes, black lime powder is strongly sour, earthy, smoky and slightly bitter. Combined with activated charcoal, the black lime syrup is a perfect match for acidic black coffee and smoky Highland Park Dark Origins scotch. Bubbly tonic and creamy egg whites elevate the intense ingredients.