MIAMI -- Smoking bans may snuff out cigarettes in bars and restaurants, but it's not cutting down on the appetite for nicotine.

The ban has created a new cocktail called the nicotini. It took a year of testing and tasting before the nicotini -- regular and menthol-- was ready for routine consumption.

Cathode's owner Larry Wald in Miami served up the first nictotinis just as the smoking ban went into effect in that state. It is made by soaking tobacco leaves in vodka then adding five different liqueurs to tame the tobacco flavor.

Those who have had the drink said they get a nicotine "buzz" from the nicotini. However, the "buzz" is what concerns some health officials.

Dr. Glenn singer is a lung specialist. His concern is that nicotine is a drug and, unlike over the counter patches and gum, there's no telling what dose you're getting in the nicotini.

There are no laws against nicotine-infused cocktails, but Wald doubts anyone will over-indulge. "You're not going to drink 20 of these in a row because obviously you will get a stomach ache from the nicotine," he said.

With smokers seeking an alternative to lighting up outside, Wald hopes the nicotini let's his customers know he cares.

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