King of Snake Cocktail
PUBLISHED ON: 01.13.2011
This cocktail will cure whatever ails you. The chopped ginger and chile-infused vodka lends a spicy bite to this flavor packed cocktail.
King of Snake Cocktail
Makes 2
Recipe from Bon Appetit
Ingredients:
1 1/3-inch slice peeled fresh ginger, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons (packed) golden brown sugar
2 cups ice cubes
1/4 cup vodka
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons chile-pepper flavored vodka (such as Absolut Peppar or Stolichnaya Pepper)
2 tablespoons Cointreau or other orange liqueur
Crushed ice
Directions:
Muddle ginger and sugar in cocktail shaker until paste forms. Add all remaining ingredients except crushed ice; cover and shake 15 seconds. Fill 2 old-fashioned glasses with crushed ice. Strain cocktail into glasses and serve.
Note: I could not resist using martini glasses (which I keep handy in my freezer). However, I have enjoyed this cocktail in an old-fashioned glass with crushed ice which gives this drink a really fresh taste.
Diane
That is exactly what I need to clear my head 🙂 Diane
Love2cook Malaysia
Refreshing cocktail…but I don't take alcohol. ;)Loved your space here…awesome blog! 😀
Susan McClaskey
Is it cocktail hour yet?Best,Susan
Mags @ the Other Side of 50
Is it wrong that I want this for breakfast? (Of course it is….lol)
Anonymous
Sounds wonderfully refreshing, love ginger here!
Unknown
You know I LOVE the cocktail posts!!! I have everything but the vodka! I love fresh ginger SO much that this is a perfect one to try!
Angie's Recipes
Chile pepper, ginger…that sounds like a HOT drink.
Katerina
I love vodka so I know I am going to love this.
Carol
Great flavor's in that cocktail, looks good!
The JR
A cure in a glass!
tinyskillet
OMG I need to try this!
Michelle
Very intriguing. You're so creative!
My Little Space
Oh boy, I'm getting HOT here! Thanks for the recioe, Velva. Hope you're having a wonderful day.Cheers, Kristy
Marguerite
Love Absolut Peppar and use it in my Bloody Mary's, and this King of Snake looks fab! Cheers!
That Girl
I was so excited to try this tonight, but we don't have pepper vodka. I wonder if I could just add tabasco to regular vodka…
Meals by Misty
This cocktail is making my mouth water. After 4 days stuck at home due to snow, I could use a little pick me up!!
From the Kitchen
This is making my eyes water with delight. I do believe a bowl of chicken soup and this cocktail would cure what ails one. And, if it doesn't–well, who cares?!!Best,Bonnie
The Short (dis)Order Cook
Cure for the common cold? I think I have everything I need to make this at home right now. I really want to try this combination. Spice and sweet and alcoholic – sounds good to me!
Rita
You have made me very curioous with that name and then I looked at the ingredients;sound very original and good.
Anonymous
What a lovely gingery drink! My husband will love this!Thanks, dear Velva! Pop over @ my new blog & update your RSS!
Joanne
I love semi savory cocktails (mmm bloody marys) and this one sounds excellent!
Tina
Now THAT has potential to get you warmed up. I agree with the comment you left me, this winter….so. Cold. I'm ready to move anywhere in northern Australia!Hey, I'm doing a giveaway – a $40 certificate at CSN stores – come enter!
Fresh Local and Best
These booze posts are such a tease to me. I can't wait until I can drink again. 🙂
Tanvi@Sinfully Spicy
With a name like that,I m sure this cocktail will cure almost everything.Looks gorgeous.
theUngourmet
I love the touch the touch of spicy in this cocktail! Beautiful!
T.W. Barritt at Culinary Types
I should know better than to log in first thing in the morning. Now I'm going to be thinking about this very \”hot\” cocktail all day!
Barbara
Wow. Killer cocktail, Velva! I adore your cocktail posts!
teresa
so sweet and spicy, i love it!
A Canadian Foodie
OMGosh this sounds good – sweet and spicy and almost a touch savoury. It would be hard to take! I wonder how it got it's name? 🙂
Hungry Dog
Looks wonderful and a little wicked!!
My Pleasure is Cooking
wow this sounds great for everyone with this flu
Sarah
How tasty. Love the ice crystals in the drink.
Emily
I LOVE ginger and spice, this sounds dangerously delicious!
Vickie
Oh my! This sounds like it bites a little … yum!
Stella
Hey Velva! I could totally use a cocktail like this right now. I'm stressed and I feel a bit sick. You know, like a bit of flu is coming on…Wish I could have one of these. Nice!
tasteofbeirut
Thanks Velva for this cure! I love the sounds of it, so I better get my freezer stocked for next time I feel the need and the urge for a quick fix.
Verde Farm
Oh my gosh–this is one my hubby would LOVE. Great recipe 🙂
Emily
We made this last night but threw everything in the blender. And I didn't have the pepper vodka so I just threw in a healthy pinch of red pepper flakes and it was delicious!
Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella
I've got to show this to hubby-he will LOVE it! 😀
Tv Food and Drink
Wow – great name, great ingredient list. It says it serves two, so I'll make sure no one else is around when I make this – thanks! – Gary