What does it taste like?

Spicy Fifty is built on the mild sweetness of vanilla vodka, with subtle floral notes from elderflower and natural sweetness from honey. The lime juice provides a balanced acidity, while the chili adds an exciting spicy finish.

Spicy Fifty · Recipe & Method

Spicy Fifty

Spicy Fifty is a modern creative cocktail created by renowned London bartender Salvatore Calabrese in the 2000s. It combines the floral notes of vanilla vodka, the sweetness of elderflower syrup, the acidity of fresh lime juice, and the heat of red chili to create a unique balance of sweet and spicy flavors.

Flavor: Spicy Fifty is built on the mild sweetness of vanilla vodka, with subtle floral notes from elderflower and natural sweetness from honey. The lime juice provides a balanced acidity, while the chili adds an exciting spicy finish.
Difficulty: Moderate
Glassware: Cocktail glass

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RECIPE

Ingredients

5 ingredients

01vanilla vodka50ml

02Elderflower Syrup15ml

03Fresh Lime Juice15ml

04Honey Syrup10ml

05Sliced Red Chili2片

02 · METHOD

Method

01
Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice, shake well, and double strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

03 · NOTES

Know your pour

What does it taste like?: Spicy Fifty is built on the mild sweetness of vanilla vodka, with subtle floral notes from elderflower and natural sweetness from honey. The lime juice provides a balanced acidity, while the chili adds an exciting spicy finish.
Which glass should I use?: Cocktail glass
Is it beginner-friendly?: Moderate