Spicy Fifty
CLASSIC · VANILLA VODKA

Spicy Fifty

A bold and elegant cocktail that layers the floral sweetness of elderflower and honey with the bright tang of fresh lime, all ignited by muddled red chili and smooth vanilla vodka.

Ingredients
Fresh Lime Juice15 ml
Honey Syrup10 ml
Thin Slices Red Chili Pepper
Red Chili Pepper
Glassware
Cocktail Glass
Chilled.
Flavor
BODYSWEETFRUITACIDHEATSMOKEEARTHBITTER

Elderflower · Fresh chili · Heat (burn) · Honey · Lime · Vanilla

Estimated profile

Method
  1. 1

    Add the sliced red chili pepper to the cocktail shaker and muddle gently to release the heat without pulverizing the flesh.

  2. 2

    Add the vanilla vodka, elderflower liqueur, fresh lime juice, and honey syrup to the shaker.

  3. 3

    Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds until well chilled.

  4. 4

    Double-strain through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled cocktail glass to remove chili seeds and ice shards.

  5. 5

    Garnish with a whole red chili pepper on the rim or resting across the glass.

From the Bartender

Muddling the chili briefly rather than aggressively is key - you want infused heat, not a bitter, vegetal mess. Taste the chili before using; heat levels vary enormously between individual peppers.

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