Jul 14 2026
Restaurantsโ€บZahavโ€บEastern Deviation Recipe

Eastern Deviation Recipe

Inspired by Zahav
Time10m
Serves1

Bluecoat Gin, Shipka Pepper, Dill, Olive

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Ingredients

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Cocktails

Method

Cocktails

  1. 1

    Prepare Your Ingredients

    Gather all your ingredients: Bluecoat Gin, Shipka Pepper, fresh dill, olives, and ice cubes.

  2. 2

    Muddle the Dill and Shipka Pepper

    In a cocktail shaker, add the fresh dill and Shipka pepper. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently crush them together, releasing the flavors.

  3. 3

    Add the Gin

    Pour in 2 oz of Bluecoat Gin over the muddled mixture in the shaker.

  4. 4

    Add Ice

    Fill the shaker with ice cubes, about 1 cup, to chill the mixture.

  5. 5

    Shake Well

    Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well mixed and chilled.

  6. 6

    Strain into Glass

    Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass, ensuring that no solids from the dill or pepper get into the glass.

  7. 7

    Garnish

    Garnish the cocktail with a single olive placed on a cocktail pick or directly floated on the drink.

  8. 8

    Serve

    Serve immediately and enjoy your Eastern Deviation cocktail!

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