This cocktail will cure whatever ails you. The chopped ginger and chile-infused vodka lends a spicy bite to this flavor packed cocktail.
King of Snake Cocktail
Makes 2
Recipe from Bon Appetit
Ingredients:
1 1/3-inch slice peeled fresh ginger, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons (packed) golden brown sugar
2 cups ice cubes
1/4 cup vodka
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons chile-pepper flavored vodka (such as Absolut Peppar or Stolichnaya Pepper)
2 tablespoons Cointreau or other orange liqueur
Crushed ice
Directions:
Muddle ginger and sugar in cocktail shaker until paste forms. Add all remaining ingredients except crushed ice; cover and shake 15 seconds. Fill 2 old-fashioned glasses with crushed ice. Strain cocktail into glasses and serve.
Note: I could not resist using martini glasses (which I keep handy in my freezer). However, I have enjoyed this cocktail in an old-fashioned glass with crushed ice which gives this drink a really fresh taste.
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That is exactly what I need to clear my head 🙂 Diane
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Refreshing cocktail…but I don't take alcohol. ;)Loved your space here…awesome blog! 😀
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Is it cocktail hour yet?Best,Susan
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Is it wrong that I want this for breakfast? (Of course it is….lol)
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Sounds wonderfully refreshing, love ginger here!
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You know I LOVE the cocktail posts!!! I have everything but the vodka! I love fresh ginger SO much that this is a perfect one to try!
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Chile pepper, ginger…that sounds like a HOT drink.
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I love vodka so I know I am going to love this.
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Great flavor's in that cocktail, looks good!
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A cure in a glass!
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OMG I need to try this!
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Very intriguing. You're so creative!
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Oh boy, I'm getting HOT here! Thanks for the recioe, Velva. Hope you're having a wonderful day.Cheers, Kristy
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Love Absolut Peppar and use it in my Bloody Mary's, and this King of Snake looks fab! Cheers!
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I was so excited to try this tonight, but we don't have pepper vodka. I wonder if I could just add tabasco to regular vodka…
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This cocktail is making my mouth water. After 4 days stuck at home due to snow, I could use a little pick me up!!
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This is making my eyes water with delight. I do believe a bowl of chicken soup and this cocktail would cure what ails one. And, if it doesn't–well, who cares?!!Best,Bonnie
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Cure for the common cold? I think I have everything I need to make this at home right now. I really want to try this combination. Spice and sweet and alcoholic – sounds good to me!
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You have made me very curioous with that name and then I looked at the ingredients;sound very original and good.
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What a lovely gingery drink! My husband will love this!Thanks, dear Velva! Pop over @ my new blog & update your RSS!
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I love semi savory cocktails (mmm bloody marys) and this one sounds excellent!
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Now THAT has potential to get you warmed up. I agree with the comment you left me, this winter….so. Cold. I'm ready to move anywhere in northern Australia!Hey, I'm doing a giveaway – a $40 certificate at CSN stores – come enter!
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These booze posts are such a tease to me. I can't wait until I can drink again. 🙂
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With a name like that,I m sure this cocktail will cure almost everything.Looks gorgeous.
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I love the touch the touch of spicy in this cocktail! Beautiful!
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I should know better than to log in first thing in the morning. Now I'm going to be thinking about this very \”hot\” cocktail all day!
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Wow. Killer cocktail, Velva! I adore your cocktail posts!
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so sweet and spicy, i love it!
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OMGosh this sounds good – sweet and spicy and almost a touch savoury. It would be hard to take! I wonder how it got it's name? 🙂
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Looks wonderful and a little wicked!!
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wow this sounds great for everyone with this flu
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How tasty. Love the ice crystals in the drink.
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I LOVE ginger and spice, this sounds dangerously delicious!
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Oh my! This sounds like it bites a little … yum!
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Hey Velva! I could totally use a cocktail like this right now. I'm stressed and I feel a bit sick. You know, like a bit of flu is coming on…Wish I could have one of these. Nice!
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Thanks Velva for this cure! I love the sounds of it, so I better get my freezer stocked for next time I feel the need and the urge for a quick fix.
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Oh my gosh–this is one my hubby would LOVE. Great recipe 🙂
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We made this last night but threw everything in the blender. And I didn't have the pepper vodka so I just threw in a healthy pinch of red pepper flakes and it was delicious!
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I've got to show this to hubby-he will LOVE it! 😀
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Wow – great name, great ingredient list. It says it serves two, so I'll make sure no one else is around when I make this – thanks! – Gary
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