# Spicy Fifty

Vanilla vodka, elderflower cordial, lime, honey, and two deseeded red-chilli slices make Salvatore Calabrese’s modern sour floral, rich, and cleanly hot.

Strength: 21% ABV before dilution

## Ingredients

- 50 ml [Vanilla vodka](https://stirred.fyi/ingredients/vanilla-vodka.md)
- 15 ml [Elderflower cordial](https://stirred.fyi/ingredients/elderflower-cordial.md)
- 15 ml [Fresh lime juice](https://stirred.fyi/ingredients/fresh-lime-juice.md)
- 10 ml [Honey syrup](https://stirred.fyi/ingredients/honey-syrup.md) — Use a two-to-one honey syrup by weight.
- 2 slices [Fresh red chilli](https://stirred.fyi/ingredients/fresh-red-chilli.md) — Use two thin, deseeded slices; chilli heat varies materially.

## Glassware

Cocktail glass

## Garnish

- Fresh red chilli — Retain one whole chilli for aroma and presentation; do not eat it.

## Method

1. Shake all ingredients hard with cubed ice until thoroughly chilled.
2. Double-strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

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## References

- Canonical page: https://stirred.fyi/cocktails/spicy-fifty
- Photograph: https://stirred.fyi/assets/cocktails/spicy-fifty-b9010ba7.webp
- Recipe source: https://iba-world.com/iba-cocktail/spicy-fifty/