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Lavender & Black Pepper Cocktail

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (18)
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
2 12 fl oz Ketel One Vodka
14 fl oz Monin Lavender Syrup
2 grind Black pepper

How to make

Glassware

Serve in a Martini glass

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill a MARTINI GLASS.

Method

  1. Pour the syrup into an ice-filled mixing glass.
  2. Add the vodka and black pepper.
  3. STIR all ingredients with ice.
  4. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour

Health & Nutrition

Alcohol content:

We don't have enough information to calculate the alc./vol., but based on known ingredients, this recipe contains at least:

  • 23.7 grams of pure alcohol

History

Adapted from a recipe created in 2006 by Richard Gillam at the Kenilworth Hotel, Warwickshire, England.

Review

Subtly sweetened and lavender flavoured vodka, with a bump and grind of spicy pepper.

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Comments & Discussion

Matheus Martins
A minimalist, spirited cocktail with a martini vibe where spicy and floral surprisingly combine very well. Enjoying it in winter and it warms me up.
score: 1
Frederic D. Premium Member
I found the original recipe slightly underwhelming - not bad by any means, just not lining up with my personal preferences. I lengthened it with 1 Oz. of Lillet Blanc and that made for a pretty decent aperitif.
score: 2
G. M. Genovese Premium Member
Definitely grew on me with each sip. The pepper bite seems essential. Used Tito's and homemade basic lavender syrup. I wonder if adding a little citric acid (as in the Monin brand) would help the syrup pop a little more. At any rate, surprisingly moreish.
score: 2
Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member
Agreed, I think the citric acidity in a commercial lavender syrup adds to the balance. Black Pepper adds a cleansing bite.
score: 1
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$2.15 per cocktail*

Makes a minimum of 10 cocktails.
Shipping and applicable tax calculated at checkout.


Orders are processed by a licensed Fulproof retailer. The buy now button is added simply for convenience.

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* May not include all ingredients. Price per cocktail is an estimate based on cost of one cocktail with ingredients shown above and does not include shipping.