Drinks with Anna by Anna Tusa
Bringing the Heat to NOLA this Summer NOLA MARIA
2 oz Espolon Blanco ¼ tsp LA Pepper Exchange Red Habanero Puree 6 oz bloody Mary mix 1 oz fresh squeezed lime juice 1 oz fresh squeezed lemon juice Splash of olive juice Pinch of salt Pinch of pepper
In a Collins glass filled with ice combine all ingredients and tumble into until mixed. Garnish with fresh lime, lemon, spicy peppers, okra, and olives. Tip: Swap the tequila for your favorite vodka for a NOLA Mary. SPICY PINEAPPLE MARGARITA
2oz Espolon Blanco Tequila ½ oz Triple Sec ½ oz agave syrup ¼ tsp LA Pepper Exchange Green Jalapeno Puree 4 oz fresh squeezed lime juice 1 oz crushed pineapple Salt for rim Lime wedge and pineapple wedge for garnish
Salt the rim of a rocks glass, muddle crushed pineapple in the glass, fill with ice. In a shaker tin filled with ice combine all other ingredients, 60
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photos: ANNA TUSA
I WAS RECENTLY introduced to Louisiana Pepper Exchange Pepper Purees, and I thought, “How would these pair with handcrafted cocktails?” I like a cocktail with a little heat, and pepper is good for the metabolism, right? These refreshening cocktails are perfect on a hot NOLA summer day. Here are some of my favorite creations, from my recent Cinco de Bayou celebration:
