A Jalepeno Kiss by JAI John Hardy
INGREDIENTS:1 oz. Lemonade1/2 oz. Orange juice Handful of diced Cucumber2 thin slices of Jalapeno1/2 oz. Fresh Ginger Syrup1/2 oz. Sweet sourFresh Ground Black Pepper***If you would like to add liquor...
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