Chill out with our new summer favorite cocktail: the Pepper Blossom
Ingredients:
1 oz. St. Germain
2 oz. Fresh grapefruit juice
1/2 oz. Jalapeno + Honey syrup (recipe below)
Topped with prosecco
Directions:
Step 1: Begin by quick chilling a cocktail glass.
Step 2: In a shaker, combine all ingredients (except for prosecco) with ice. Shake for 5-8 seconds
Step 3: Empty the cocktail glass and rim with a large grain sugar. Strain concoction into glass.
Step 4: Top with chilled ice (Optional) and garnish with basil.
How to make Jalapeno and Honey Syrup
Ingredients:
1 cup of water
1 cup of honey
2 jalapeños
Instructions:
Prepare the Jalapeños: Wash the jalapeños thoroughly. Slice them into thin rounds. If you prefer a milder heat, you can remove the seeds and the white membrane inside the jalapeños.
Combine Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, combine the water and honey. Stir until the honey is fully dissolved into the water. Add the sliced jalapeños to the mixture.
Simmer: Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Let it simmer for about 10-15 minutes. The longer you simmer, the spicier your syrup will be.
Cool and Strain: Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the syrup cool completely. Once cooled, strain the syrup into a clean jar or bottle, removing the jalapeño slices.
Store: Store the syrup in the refrigerator. It should last for about a month.
This Jalapeño and Honey Syrup can add a sweet and spicy kick to your cocktails. Enjoy experimenting with it in your mixology!
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Cheers!