The Spicy Lemon

Photo: Rachael White

Ingredients

3 ounces gin or vodka

Juice of 1/2 a lemon

teaspoon honey

1 small slice of red chili pepper (I used a scotch bonnet pepper, but you can chose a mo

Slice of lemon and dried chili pepper for garnish

ice

Preparation

Combine the ice, lemon juice, honey and pepper slice in a cocktail shaker. You know what to do…shake it!

Use the strainer to pour the drink over ice in a highball glass. Garnish with the lemon slice and dried chili pepper. Enjoy!

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About

In the spirit of simplicity, this cocktail takes minimal preparation and has a beautifully uncomplicated presentation. Just what it takes to bring a little Zen to your weekend. With the combination of a little gin (or vodka), a spicy pepper, tart lemon juice and sweet honey, this cocktail has an ideal flavor combination. By adding just a small slice of the hot pepper to the cocktail shaker, the heat is subtle and adds a gentle heat to the back of your throat as you sip away. Just enough to add a little unique twist on what might otherwise be a boring drink.

Find the full blog post here: http://tokyoterrace.com/2009/09/26/cocktail-friday-the-spicy-lemon/