Pepper Smash #2

Written By Daniel Zajic

PEPPER SMASH #2

  • 2 oz. / 60 ml. aquavit

  • ¾ oz. / 22.5 ml. fresh lime juice

  • ¾ oz. / 22.5 ml. fresh yellow bell pepper juice

  • ¾ oz. / 22.5 ml. maple syrup

  • 6–8 mint leaves

METHOD
add all ingredients to shaker tin (including mint leaves) / add ice and shake until chilled / fine strain into a glass over fresh ice / garnish with mint bouquet after slapping to express oils

ABOUT
This one is by Ryan Magarian who made it for Oven and Shaker (Portland, OR). Magarian is known for his excellent bar program and one of my all-time favorite drinks: Pineapple Trainwreck. Here, aquavit (think caraway flavored vodka) works with mint and bell pepper to create a refreshing drink. Cheers y’all!

Daniel Zajic
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