The MesoAmerican

Name: The MesoAmerican
Ingredients: 1 oz Pepper Infused Vodka; 1 oz Vodka Of Choice; 3/4 oz Kalani™ Coconut Liqueur; 3 dash(es) Fee Brothers™ Aztec Chocolate Bitters; 3 ea Dried Cascabel Peppers (moreldistribution.com)

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By Ben Craft

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Tropical

Cocoa

Two of the great Mesoamerican peoples are represented in this harmonious pairing of Mayan coconut liqueur and Aztec chocolate bitters. Color and spice are added by using vodka infused with dried Cascabel peppers. The resulting martini is a bourbon-colored elixir with an earthy nose, a warming mouth feel with notes of coconut, and a wonderful spicy finish that fades to chocolate.

Ingredients

1 oz
Pepper Infused Vodka

1 oz
Vodka Of Choice

3/4 oz
Kalani™ Coconut Liqueur

3 dash(es)
Fee Brothers™ Aztec Chocolate Bitters

3 ea
Dried Cascabel Peppers (moreldistribution.com)

Instructions

Garnish

Rolled coconut flesh/shaving

Build

Stir & Strain

Glass

Martini

By Ben Craft

Mixologist

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Chemical engineer by day, and home mixologist by night. Ben likes to craft new cocktails from all-natural ingredients and add modern tweaks to old classics. While growing up in Cleveland, Ben would tend bar for his family during the holidays, but after moving to Chicago in the 90’s he spent most of his time appreciating fine wine, and the many craft beers on tap around the city. However, about four years ago while celebrating with friends at a roof top bar in downtown Chicago he ordered a Four...

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Pepper Infusion: Add 8-10 oz of 80 proof vodka to a bell jar along with 2-3 dried Cascabel peppers. Cover and let steep for 2-3 days. Decant and strain through a fine mesh strainer. Cocktail: Add all ingredients to a mixing glass. Add ice and stir well. Strain into a small martini or Manhattan glass. Garnish with a skewer of rolled coconut. Serving Suggestion: Serve with a small bowl of Cretors™ Dark Chocolatey Drizzle Popcorn.

Editor's Note

Cascabel-infused vodka meets Mayan coconut liqueur in this earthy, spice-forward martini. A sophisticated balance of heat and dark chocolate.

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Robert Morrison

20 May 2022

5.0

A few shots from when Ben won "Star of the Bar" at Bar Takito in Chicago's West Loop for inventing the Meso American. It's sophisticated and yummy!

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