Add 2 oz vodka, 1 oz mango cordial, 0.5 oz fresh lime juice and 6 ice cubes into a cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds until well chilled and the exterior of the shaker feels cold.

Double strain

Double strain the cocktail into a chilled coupe or martini glass to remove ice shards and any pulp from the mango cordial.

Lemon foam

Dry shake

In a separate clean shaker (or mixing tin), combine 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice, 0.5 oz simple syrup and 1 egg white (or 1 tbsp aquafaba). Add 1 tsp ground pepper and 1 tsp cold water. Perform a vigorous dry shake (no ice) for 20–30 seconds to emulsify and build volume.

Wet shake

Add a few ice cubes to the shaker and shake again for 10–12 seconds to chill and stabilize the foam.

Strain foam

Fine-strain the foam through a Hawthorne or fine mesh strainer directly over the surface of the poured cocktail so it forms a thick lemon foam layer.

Garnish & finish

Float a lime wheel on the foam. Lightly grind or sprinkle a little freshly cracked black pepper over the foam to provide a subtle peppery aroma and slight heat. Serve immediately.