Coming in hot: How to make the Remix Gala’s bespoke Absolut Tabasco cocktails

At last night’s Remix Gala, the bubbles were, of course, flowing as the room filled with glamour, music and plenty of late-night revelry. But as the evening unfolded, things were getting a little hotter over at the cocktail bar. 

Two bespoke serves had our guests talking—the Spicy Vodkarita and Spicy Vodka Lemonade, both made with Absolut Tabasco.

Bringing together Absolut Vodka and Tabasco, Absolut Tabasco layers the brand’s signature smooth vodka with the tang of aged red chilli, adding subtle sweetness and lingering warmth. The result is bold, beautifully balanced and made for cocktails with a little attitude.

The best part? You can bring a little of the evening’s heat home. These exclusive serves are yours to recreate.

SPICY VODKARITA
Move over, spicy margaritas—there’s a new hot shot in town.

Ingredients

• Salt and tajin, mixed (for the rim)
• 45ml Absolut Tabasco vodka
• 30ml fresh lime juice (to taste)
• 15ml triple sec 
• 15ml agave or simple syrup
• 1 dry chilli (to garnish)

Method

1. Rim a rocks glass with the salt and tajin. 
2. Fill a shaker with Absolut Tabasco, lime juice, triple sec, and agave or simple syrup. 
3. Add ice and shake vigorously until well-chilled.
4. Fine strain into the prepared glass over fresh ice.
5. Garnish with chilli. 

SPICY VODKA LEMONADE
Tangy, zesty and refreshingly easy to make.

Ingredients

• 45ml Absolut Tabasco vodka
• 15ml simple syrup (to taste)
• 120ml lemonade
• 1-2 jalapeño slices or fresh/dry chilli (to garnish)
• Lemon wheel (to garnish)

Method

1. Fill a highball glass with ice.
2. Add Absolut Tabasco and simple syrup. 
3. Top up with lemonade, then mix.
4. Garnish with jalapeño or chili, and a lemon wheel.

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