Spicy Fifty
Vodka, elderflower, lime and honey shaken with fresh chilli. Sweet heat from London, 2005.
Shaken · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 19% ABV
Ingredients
- 50 ml Vodka
- 15 ml Elderflower liqueur
- 15 ml Fresh lime juice
- 10 ml Honey syrup
- 5 ml Vanilla syrup
- 2 Chilli slices
- Chilli slice (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Add 2 chilli slices
- Muddle gently
- Pour 50 ml vodka into the shaker
- Pour 15 ml elderflower liqueur into the shaker
- Add 15 ml fresh lime juice
- Pour 10 ml honey syrup into the shaker
- Pour 5 ml vanilla syrup into the shaker
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Garnish
About the Spicy Fifty
The sour family. Sours are one of the oldest mixed-drink families. Spirit, citrus and sugar go back to the punches British sailors and traders drank in the 1600s and 1700s, and Jerry Thomas printed sour recipes in the first American bartending book in 1862. Egg white came later, for a silky foam. Almost every classic with fresh citrus, from the Daiquiri to the Whiskey Sour, follows this pattern.
Spicy Fifty FAQ
What's in a Spicy Fifty?
50 ml vodka, 15 ml elderflower liqueur, 15 ml fresh lime juice, 10 ml honey syrup, 5 ml vanilla syrup, 2 chilli slices, garnished with chilli slice.
How strong is a Spicy Fifty?
About 19% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.8 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is stronger than a glass of wine.
Should I shake or stir a Spicy Fifty?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve a Spicy Fifty in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
