BILLICKS VAMPIRE MARTINI ENJOY DAN:

                          BILLICKS VAMPIRE MARTINI by CHEF DAN:

8 Servings

INGREDIENTS:

1-serrano pepper, seeded & quartered

2-garlic cloves, smashed

1-(2-inch) lemon strip

1-1/2-cups vodka

ice

Garnish with baby pickled beet (recipe to follow)

DIRECTIONS:

1.   Place the pepper, garlic, lemon peel & vodka in a large glass container.

2.   Cover & let stand for 1 week.

3.   For each serving, fill a shaker 3/4-full of ice.

4.   Add 1-1/2-ounces infused vodka to shaker.

5.   Cover & shake until condensation forms on the outside of shaker.

6.   About 10-15 seconds,

7.   Strain into chilled martini glass.

8.   Garnish with pickled beet.

PICKLED BEETS.

3/4-cup distilled white vinegar

3/4-cup water

3/4-cup sugar

1-tablespoon coarse salt

1-tablespoon whole black peppercorns

10 juniper berries

2-bunches baby beets, (8 or 10 peeled)

DIRECTIONS:

1.   Combine al ingredients, except beets, in saucepan.

2.   Stir until sugar is dissolved.

3.   Add beets & bring to a boil: reduce heat & simmer for 25-30 minutes.

4.   Stirring occasionally.

5.   Remove from heat.

6.   Transfer to a heatproof container; keep beets submerged.

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