Crater Lake Pepper Vodka is a vodka infused with fresh peppers from Crater Lake Spirits in Bend, Oregon, bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof).
It starts with the distillery's estate vodka, infused with five varieties of sweet and hot peppers.
The blend includes red and yellow bell peppers alongside hotter varieties such as serrano and habanero, giving fresh pepper aroma and a building heat.
It is savoury and vegetal rather than simply hot, with a pleasant warmth that lingers.
It is a favourite base for a Bloody Mary, and its bright red and gold label stands out on any bar. Crater Lake Spirits makes it in small batches in Bend, in the high desert of Central Oregon, and the real peppers give it a fresh garden character that powdered or extract flavours cannot match.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Fresh bell pepper and green chilli.
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Palate: Savoury, with sweet pepper and building heat.
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Finish: Warm and lingering.
Specifications
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Producer: Crater Lake Spirits, Bend, Oregon
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Style: Pepper-infused vodka
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Peppers: Five sweet and hot varieties
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ABV: 40% (80 proof)
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Origin: Oregon, United States
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Crater Lake Pepper Vodka makes a superb Bloody Mary: build it over ice with tomato juice, lemon, Worcestershire, horseradish and celery salt, and garnish with a celery stalk and pickled vegetables. It also adds a kick to a Moscow Mule, a spicy Vodka Gimlet or a Caesar with clamato. Try a splash in gazpacho or a seafood cocktail sauce. Pair it with oysters, shrimp cocktail, smoked salmon and brunch dishes. For a gathering, chill the bottle and set out glasses, ice and garnishes so guests can serve themselves. A bottle also makes a thoughtful host gift for a dinner party or the holidays. Store it upright in a cool, dark place.
Frequently Asked Questions
What peppers are in it?
Five varieties of sweet and hot peppers, including bell peppers, serrano and habanero.
What is it best for?
Bloody Marys, spicy mules and Caesars.
How strong is it?
It is bottled at 40% ABV, or 80 proof.
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