Pepperoncini Recipe

Inspired by Superfrico

Time12m

Serves1

svedka, pepperoncini, fino, white balsamic

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Ingredients

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Cocktail

2 oz Svedka vodka

1/2 oz Fino sherry

1/4 oz White balsamic vinegar

1/2 oz Pepperoncini brine

1/2 oz Fresh lemon juice

1/4 oz Simple syrup (1:1)

1 cup Ice

Garnish & Glass

1 each Whole pepperoncini pepper (mild or hot, drained)

1 each Pickled pepperoncini slice

1 each Lemon twist

1 tsp Coarse salt (optional, for rim)

Method

Prep

Chill glass

Place a coupe or rocks glass in the freezer for 5–10 minutes to chill, or fill with ice water while you prepare the cocktail.

Optional salt rim

If you want a light savory rim, rub a lemon wedge around the glass edge, then dip the rim into coarse salt. Set glass aside.

Make cocktail

Add the Svedka vodka, fino sherry, white balsamic vinegar, pepperoncini brine, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup into a cocktail shaker.

Fill the shaker with ice (about 3/4 full). Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds until well chilled and slightly diluted.

Double-strain the cocktail into the chilled coupe or over fresh ice in a rocks glass using a Hawthorne strainer and a fine mesh strainer to remove any small solids and ice shards.

Garnish with a whole pepperoncini (skewered or dropped into the glass), a lemon twist, and a single slice of pickled pepperoncini on the rim or on a pick. Serve immediately.