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Pink Dirty Dragontini

A cocktail recipe that packs the punch of a blast of fire from a western european dragon
Course: Appetizer, Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cocktail, martini, spicy cocktail
Servings: 2 serving

Equipment

  • Cocktail Shaker
  • citrus juicer
  • martini glass chilled

Ingredients

  • 2 oz gin
  • 1 oz olive juice
  • 1 oz pepperoncini juice
  • ¼ lemon juiced
  • ½ tsp brown sugar
  • ½ tsp horseraddish
  • ¼ tsp beetroot powder
  • 1 pinch cayenne
  • 1 crack black pepper

Instructions

  • In a cocktail shaker, add gin, olive juice, pepperoncini juice, and fresh lemon juice.
  • Add brown sugar, horseradish, beetroot powder, cayenne, and black pepper.(The beetroot powder gives it that seductive pink hue — stir briefly before shaking to prevent clumping.)
  • Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 15–20 seconds, until icy cold and lightly frothy.
  • Double strain into a chilled martini glass to catch any horseradish bits.Optional: Garnish with a cracked pepper rim, a floating drop of olive oil, or a skewered pepperoncini.