The Mister Pink cocktail from The Penrose in New York is a peppery pink margarita play that’s become a staple of the Upper East Side bar
Inspiration can come from just about anywhere, but Quentin Tarantino movies are usually a good place to start. The Mister Pink cocktail from The Penrose in New York is inspired by Steve Buscemi’s Reservoir Dogs character and mixes peppercorn and hibiscus to make an incredibly drinkable pink drink.
The Penrose team tells us…
Name the cocktail.
Mister Pink
What inspired the name? What’s this drink’s origin story?
Mister Pink is a character from Reservoir Dogs (Steve Buscemi). We wanted a section on the menu dedicated to pink drinks. Our former fearless leader Pete (now Albert’s Bar) put together an infusion of hibiscus and toasted pink peppercorn that worked beautifully with tequila. It’s become a staple and favorite on our menu.
What other drinks belong in its family?
Margaritas are originally from the daisy category although this version doesn’t use orange liqueur. It’s a marriage of a sour and a margarita.
if you like margaritas and you have a pulse you should try this drink.
If you like a surprising and tasty margarita you should like this drink.
What food is this cocktail best served with?
Ideally salty and savory dishes like our chicken sandwich, burger our fajitas for example.
Ingredients
Pink Peppercorn and hibiscus infused reposado tequila, lime, agave, citrus salt rim
Directions
- Toast pink peppercorn quickly on a pan and infuse in reposado tequila for 3 days.
- Add hibiscus for 20 minutes and strain.
- Pour 2oz of peppercorn/hibiscus tequila and .75 oz lime and .75 oz agave (50/50 water/agave) to a shaker tin.
- Add ice.
- Shake for 10 seconds
- Rim glass with citrus salt (salt Infused with citrus peels)
- Strain into glass with ice
