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Home » Cocktails and Mocktails

Pepper Blossom Cocktail ~ Citrus and Jalapeño

Published: Apr 26, 2018 · Modified: Feb 15, 2022 by RebeccaBlackwell · This post may contain affiliate links · 8 Comments

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Gin, St. Germain, grapefruit juice, sliced Jalapeño, and fresh basil come together for a deliciously balanced and refreshing blend of spicy, sweet, and sour.

This cocktail is inspired by a cocktail of the same name at one of my favorite Denver restaurants, Root Down.

Pepper Blossom Cocktail
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Pepper Blossom Cocktail

Pepper Blossom Cocktail ~ Citrus and Jalapeño


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5 from 3 reviews

  • Author: RebeccaBlackwell
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Gin, St. Germain, grapefruit juice, sliced Jalapeño, and fresh basil come together for a deliciously balanced and refreshing blend of spicy, sweet, and sour.


Ingredients

  • 2 oz gin
  • 3 or 4 slices jalapeño, seeds removed
  • 4 or 5 large basil leaves
  • 1 oz St Germain
  • 2 oz grapefruit juice
  • Club soda (optional)

Instructions

  1. Add the gin, jalapeño slices, and basil leaves to a liquid measuring cup and muddle a bit to release the flavor of the jalapeño and basil. Let sit for at least 15 minutes.
  2. Wet the rim of a glass with grapefruit juice and coat with sugar (optional). Fill with ice.
  3. Strain the gin into a cocktail shaker and add the St Germain and grapefruit juice. Stir or shake to combine and pour into the ice-filled glass.
  4. Top off with a bit of club soda (optional).
  • Category: cocktails and mocktails

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  1. Kristie says

    October 25, 2021 at 5:56 pm

    I had this, or a very similar drink, at Ozark Mill Restaurant in Ozark, MO a couple weeks ago and it's hands down the best drink I've ever gotten at a restaurant...maybe anywhere!? It's the perfect sweet, but not too sweet; spicy, but not too spicy; and interesting, without too much going on, drink! It's refreshing and surprising at the same time! I googled the ingredients to find the recipe. Our server said that it was Maren Morris' signature wedding drink, I can see why! Kudos to the inventor of this delicious treat in a glass!

    ★★★★★

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    • RebeccaBlackwell says

      October 25, 2021 at 6:20 pm

      I agree 100% with every singe thing you said about this drink! I completely fell in love with it the first time I tried it and haven't looked back. I'm so glad you found this recipe! Now you can make them whenever you like. 🙂 Cheers! xo

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  2. Insley says

    May 09, 2020 at 4:54 pm

    Great reciepe!!! Kept the seeds in for a little bite at the end of the drink. Beautiful favor combo. Thanks for sharing. You got anymore goodies up your sleeve?

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    • RebeccaBlackwell says

      May 11, 2020 at 5:10 pm

      I'm so happy to hear that you liked this recipe! It's truly one of my all-time favorite cocktails. Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment for me. I appreciate it so much! xo

      Reply
  3. Vince says

    January 11, 2020 at 10:16 pm

    This is perfect. Just like what we tried at Root down at the Denver airport. Thank you for posting.

    ★★★★★

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    • RebeccaBlackwell says

      January 12, 2020 at 6:38 pm

      Hi Vince! I am so happy to hear that you like this recipe! I just loved that cocktail so much that I knew I had to figure out how to make them at home. 🙂 Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a comment for me! xo

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  4. Joshua Mulroney says

    December 19, 2019 at 4:18 pm

    My name is Joshua Mulroney and I invented the Pepper Blossom at Root Down. Just to let you know. Cool drink recipe and I am glad it inspired a new drink.

    ★★★★★

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    • RebeccaBlackwell says

      December 21, 2019 at 5:44 pm

      Hi Joshua! So happy to meet you! I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the Pepper Blossom. Thank you so much for inventing such a delicious cocktail! And, thank you so much for taking the time to leave a comment for me! The next time we're eating at Root Down I'll ask if you're in. xo

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