DRINK RECIPES FOR EPISODE #48: Tough To Hear and Snap, Crackle, Drop

This week on The Vodka Press, we did a work redux. So when cocktail time rolled around, I wanted to recommend (literally and figuratively) hot shots to indulge in after a long day at work.

Tough To Hear (according to liquor.com)

• 1 oz Pepper-infused St-Germain*
• 1 oz Absinthe
• Splash of lime juice

*Note: To make the Pepper-infused St-Germain: Chop some fresh jalapenos or chilis and add them to 750ml of St-Germain in an airtight container. Let the mixture sit for 3 to 4 hours, then remove the peppers before using the St-Germain in your drinks.

By Antonio Morales García [CC SA 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons

Snap, Crackle, Drop (according to liquor.com)

• 1.5 oz Tequila
• 7 to 8 Dashes angostura bitters
• 4 to 5 Twists freshly ground black pepper
• Garnish w/ a lime wedge - and make sure to take a bite of the lime before you down this shot