Long rides and longer nights call for a drink with a little grit and a lot of character. The Dusty Trail is a smoky, honey-kissed take on a classic vodka sour—smooth enough to sip slow but bold enough to leave an impression. With a touch of smoked salt and fresh citrus, it’s the perfect balance of sweet, tart, and rugged.
The Dusty Trail Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Happy Cow Vodka
- ¾ oz Fresh Lemon Juice
- ½ oz Honey Syrup (equal parts honey & warm water)
- 1 Dash Angostura Bitters
- Smoked Salt (for rim)
- Ice
- Lemon Wheel (for garnish)
Instructions:
- Rim a rocks glass with smoked salt and fill with ice.
- In a shaker, combine vodka, lemon juice, honey syrup, and bitters.
- Shake hard—like you mean it—for about 15 seconds.
- Strain over ice and garnish with a lemon wheel.
The Dusty Trail is proof that a little sweet, a little sour, and a hint of smoke can go a long way. It’s the kind of drink that feels right at home by the campfire, under the stars, or anywhere good stories are told.
Here’s to the long road and the folks who ride it.
