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Annie Starke's Hot Pepper Martini with Homemade Hot Pepper Sauce

Hot Pepper Martini with Homemade Hot Pepper Sauce

byAnnie Starke
Total 4 weeks and 2 days
Active 10 mins
Makes 1 drink
Special Equipment
a pint mason jar; a cocktail shaker; a shot measure
Special Equipment
a pint mason jar; a cocktail shaker; a shot measure
Ingredients
Homemade pepper sauce
  • 1/2 pound mixed chile peppers, such as jalapeño, Fresno, or serrano
  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon flaky sea salt
  • 1/2 tablespoon granulated sugar
Martini
  • 1 cup ice
  • 2 1/4 ounces vodka, preferably Black Cow Vodka
  • 3/4 ounce dry vermouth
  • 1 tablespoon homemade pepper sauce
    Directions
    1. To make the homemade pepper sauce: Cut the peppers into thin strips. Add the cut peppers to a sterilized pint mason jar. Add the vinegar, salt, and sugar.  Screw on the top and shake the jar to mix. Set the jar on a partially sunny windowsill for 3 days, shaking occasionally, then store the jar in the fridge for about a month before using.
    2. To make the martini: In a cocktail shaker, combine the ice, vodka, vermouth, and homemade pepper sauce. Shake until very cold. To serve, strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a pepper slice from the hot pepper sauce.

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