Browsing Category

Cocktails

Cocktails

Spicy Basil Screwdriver

This is sort of a Screwdriver 2.0.  I clearly love spicy things, and you can certainly tone down the spice by using a couple less slices of Serrano pepper.  The basil adds such a unique flavor dimension and really makes this cocktail more sophisticated.

Spicy Basil Screwdriver

1 Star2 Stars3 Stars4 Stars5 Stars (No Ratings Yet)
Loading...
By Liz Serves: 1
Prep Time: 5 minutes

Not your mama's screwdriver.

Ingredients

  • 4 thin slices of Serrano Pepper
  • 3 Basil Leaves
  • 2 shots (or 3 oz) of Stoli Orange Vodka
  • 3 shots (or 4.5oz) of Orange Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Agave Nectar
  • Dash of Orange Bitters
  • For Garnish:
  • 2 slices Serrano Pepper
  • 2 small Basil Leaves

Instructions

1

Drop the Serrano pepper slices, the Basil leaves and one shot of Orange Juice in the bottom of a glass or martini shaker, using a pestle macerate the Basil and Serrano for about 30 seconds.

2

Add the 2 shots of Vodka, the rest of the Orange Juice, the Agave and the bitters.

3

Fill the cup with ice, cover and shake vigorously for about 30 seconds.

4

Strain as you are pouring into your glass (can use a lowball or martini glass).

5

Garnish with a couple Serrano Pepper Slices and Basil Leaves.

6

Sip and enjoy.

Cocktails

Spicy Aperol Margarita

This cocktail is what happens when an Aperol Spritz and a Spicy Maragarita have a baby.  Let me tell you, it’s a delightfully delicious orange baby.

Spicy Aperol Margarita

1 Star2 Stars3 Stars4 Stars5 Stars (No Ratings Yet)
Loading...
By Liz Serves: 1
Prep Time: 5 Minutes

This recipe replaces Cointreau or Tripe Sec with Aperol and uses seltzer water for a little refreshing effervescence.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 oz of good Silver Tequila
  • 1.5 oz of Aperol
  • 1.5 oz of freshly squeezed Lime Juice
  • 1 tablespoon Agave Nectar
  • 2 dashes of Orange Bitters
  • 4 thin slices of a Serrano Pepper
  • Ice
  • 3/4 cup of Seltzer Water or Club Soda

Instructions

1

Measure out liquors and Agave and pour into your glass.

2

Using a mortar and pestle, or anything you can smash with, take the 4 slices of Serrano Pepper and mash them.

3

Pour a tiny bit of the liquor mixture in the mortar (bowl) and keep mashing.

4

Once it is all significantly mashed, pour the whole mixture back into your cocktail glass, add Orange Bitters and gently stir.

5

Add a generous amount of Ice.

6

Top with Seltzer Water until glass is almost full.

7

Gently stir once more and enjoy!