Along with herbal, floral and bitter flavors, cocktails are featuring more peppers and spice. The peppery ingredients are often used to balance sweeter fruity flavors or extend a spicy Mexican or Asian menu theme to the drinks list.
22. Poblano
+266.7%
Strawberry Poblano Blanco at
Champps Kitchen + Bar
23. Black pepper
+33.3%
The Dalmatian made with black pepper syrup at
Redstone American Grill
24. Ancho
+30%
Pineapple Ancho Margarita at
BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse
Source: Technomic Ignite menu data