Thanks to the Chapel Tavern and 40 Mile Saloon in Reno, Nevada for this superb savory, umami-bomb cocktail.
Course
Drinks
Cuisine
American
Servings1
Ingredients
For the Horseradish/MSG Vodka
1litervodka
½cupfresh horseradishpeeled and minced
1Tbsp.black peppercorns
4tsp.MSG*
*Popular brands of MSG include Ajinomoto® and Ac'cent®.
For the Drink
2oz.Horseradish/MSG Vodka (ingredients above)
3dashesOriginal Tabasco®
3dashesLea & Perrin's® Worcestershire Sauce
2dashesred wine vinegar
1wedgelemon
3shakescelery salt
4-5oz.grinds of fresh black pepper
1oz.green olive brine
3oz.stout beere.g., Guinness®
tomato juiceenough to fill glass
Instructions
For the Horseradish/MSG Vodka
Add vodka to a food safe, lidded container, add horseradish and black peppercorns. Leave to sit in a cool, dark place overnight. Strain through cheesecloth back into the bottle.
Fill the kitchen sink with hot tap water and place horseradish-infused vodka with the cap on into the hot water. Let sit 15 to 20 minutes. Remove cap and add MSG. Shake to combine.
For the Drink
Fill a glass with ice; add the vodka, Tabasco, Worcestershire sauce and red wine vinegar. Squeeze one wedge of lemon and add spent lemon wedge. Add the celery salt, black pepper, olive brine, and beer.
Top with good quality tomato juice and stir to combine. Garnish as seen fit with seasonality in mind; the Chapel Tavern uses El Pato brand hot peppers, green olives, celery, pickled green tomatoes, Italian parsley, cherry tomatoes, and more depending on season and whim.