Track and Field From Clyde Common

Recipe: Banjo Amberg for Clyde Common, Ace Hotel, Portland, Oregon

Photo: Emma Janzen

March 15, 2021

A grapefruit-peppercorn cordial deepens the botanical profile of this cocktail.

Grapefruit and pink peppercorns make this Clyde Common cocktail bright and aromatic.

Ingredients

1 oz. gin
1⁄2 oz. aquavit (Clyde Common uses Krogstad)
11⁄2 oz. grapefruit & pink peppercorn cordial

Tools:shaker, strainer, fine strainer
Glass:cocktail

Preparation

Shake all of the ingredients with ice, then double strain into a chilled glass.

Grapefruit & Pink Peppercorn Cordial: In a blender, combine 250 grams (about 8 3⁄4 oz.) of white sugar, 8 oz. of hot water, 1 1⁄2 oz. of grapefruit juice, 20 grams (about 3⁄4 oz.) of grapefruit zest, 1 oz. of citric acid and 2 tsp. of pink peppercorns, then blend at high speed until thoroughly homogenized. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer and keep refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.