This cocktail is of the ‘daisy’ variety — that is, a sour modified with a liqueur. One of the most popular cocktails in the United States is a daisy-style cocktail called a Margarita. Think of this recipe as a spicy, peppery, gin-based Margarita.

— Mike Augustyniak & Robb Jones, Meteor Bar

DIFFICULTY: EASY
TIME: 5 MIN
GLASSWARE: ROCKS or COUPE

Recipe:

• 1 ½ oz Far North Spirits Sölveig Gin

• 1 oz Chunk of Bell or Poblano Pepper

• 3 Parsley Stems

• ¾ oz Fresh Lime Juice

• ½ oz Dry Orange Curaçao (Cointreau)

• ½ oz Simple Syrup *

• Pinch of Salt

INSTRUCTIONS:

Muddle herbs and peppers together in a shaker tin. Add remaining ingredients and ice; shake hard. Strain into a chilled Coupe glass.

SIMPLE SYRUP:

• 1 cup white sugar

• 1 cup water

Heat over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat, then cool. Use right away or refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

Weekly Good Acre CSA cocktail recipes brought to you by Far North Spirits and the bartenders of Meteor: “Old Ass Bar, Good Ass Hot Dogs and Stuff.”