Mexican Negroni - Vida mezcal, Cocchi Americano, bianco vermouth, chili red pepper and Campari jam, red pepper crisp

Negroni Messicano

Garlic mayo is a creamy sauce blending mayonnaise with minced garlic, often used to enhance various dishes.

Garlic Mayo

Fresh avocado with lime, cilantro, and onion.

Guacamole

Ham, cheddar cheese, fresh tomatoes, and arugula.

Ham and Cheese Sandwich

If you're making housemade marinara, sauté garlic and onions in olive oil, add crushed tomatoes, basil, oregano, and simmer for 30 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

Prepare the Marinara Sauce

In a bowl, mix mayonnaise with minced chipotle peppers and a pinch of salt. Set aside.

Make the Chipotle Aioli

In a large bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. Dredge the calamari rings in the flour mixture. Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the calamari in batches until golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Fry the Calamari and Shishito Peppers

In the same oil, add shishito peppers and fry for 1-2 minutes until blistered and tender. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Fry the Shishito Peppers

calamari, cleaned and cut into rings

shishito peppers

all-purpose flour

cornstarch

salt

black pepper

garlic powder

cayenne pepper

vegetable oil

mayonnaise

chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced

housemade marinara sauce