It's a Rad, Rad, Rad, Rad World

1 1⁄2 oz Gin (radish-infused; see Notes)
3⁄4 oz Bénédictine
3⁄4 oz Lemon juice
1 twst Lemon peel (as garnish)
3 sli Radish (seasoned and fried, plus greens, as garnish)
Instructions

Shake; strain; up. After expressing the twist, fold it into a pouch and clip it to the glass so that it can hold a radish leaf and some fried radish chips.

Notes

For the infused gin: wash and trim 3-4 round red radishes and grate them on a box grater. Combine with 3/4 c. gin and let sit for a couple of hours. Strain.

For the radish chips: slice a radish into thin slices. Dry and place in an air fryer, give a generous spray with oil, and sprinkle salt, pepper, and garlic powder atop. Fry at 370°F for 10 minutes or so, until darkened and crispy (stir and check as needed).

History

Winner of the Reddit Original Cocktail Competition, March 2023: Radish & Lemon.

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Craig Eliason
Created by
Craig Eliason, Saint Paul, Minnesota (USA)
Year
2023
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author's original creation
Reference

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Comments

Nicely balanced, simple (infusion is easy to prepare), w/sensible ratios. The radish comes through as an earthy/slightly peppery note, supported by the juniper of the gin and the modest herbal character of Benedicitine. The lemon flavor/acidity is well matched to the sweetness of the liqueur. Overall flavor is most prominent at the swallow. A solid 4+ out of 5 in terms of flavor.

This has some potential as a base recipe to experiment with a mix of other herbals such as yellow Chartreuse, Strega, and Izarra Jaune. Note that I did not make the radish chips for the garnish (which nevertheless looks like a great idea & presentation.)