Ginger Kiss

Fresh habanero pepper and ginger root give this gin-based cocktail a spicy kick.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 5 mins
• Calories: 158 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 slices fresh ginger root
• 1 cup ice cubes
• 1 ½ fluid ounces gin
• ½ fluid ounce simple syrup
• 1 very thin sliver habanero pepper
• ¾ fluid ounce lime juice
• 1 thin slice fresh ginger root

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Muddle habanero pepper slice and 2 slices fresh ginger together in a cocktail shaker until pulverized, about 20 seconds. Add gin, lime juice, simple syrup, and ice. Cover and shake until well chilled. Strain with a fine mesh strainer into a cocktail glass.

Step 2

Garnish with a thin slice of ginger on a toothpick.