Velociraptor Venom

Ingredients

• 2 oz green chartreuse
• 1 oz pineapple juice
• 0.05 oz fresh lime juice
• 0.5 oz coconut cream
• 3 slices muddled cucumber
• Thin jalapeño slice for garnish
• Lime wheel for garnish

Instructions

1. In a shaker, muddle the cucumber slices.
2. Add green chartreuse, pineapple juice, lime juice, and coconut cream to the shaker with ice.
3. Shake vigorously until well-chilled and frothy.
4. Double strain into a chilled coupe or highball glass.
5. Garnish with a thin jalapeño slice and a lime wheel.

History

This cocktail is a spirited evolution of the classic Tequila Sour, where the addition of grapefruit juice and a whisper of jalapeño introduces layers of complexity and a delightful 'chaos' to the traditional sweet and sour profile.