Spicy Fifty
Ingredients:
Method:
1. Fill a shaker with ice. 2. Add the vodka, elderflower liqueur, lime juice, honey syrup, and chili. 3. Shake well until chilled. 4. Fine-strain into a chilled cocktail glass. 5. Garnish with a piece of chili.
Description:
The Spicy Fifty is a modern cocktail by Salvatore Calabrese, built around vanilla vodka, elderflower, lime, honey, and chili. It belongs to the IBA modern cocktail list. The flavor should be sweet-tart, floral, and lightly spicy. Chili is an accent, not a heat challenge: it should highlight the aroma rather than overpower the drink.