The Snap Dragon cocktail is as vibrant and bold as its eye-catching fuchsia flower namesake. Served as a highball, this drink combines the smooth, mellow warmth of wheated bourbon with the herbal complexity of yellow chartreuse and sweet Mexican fruit punch. Together, these ingredients create a dazzlingly colorful and flavorful experience.
Snap Dragon and Buzz Button
This is more than a drink—it’s an adventure for the senses. Perched on the rim of the glass is a Szechuan buzz button, a small yet potent garnish from the spilanthes oleracea plant, celebrated in obscure homeopathic traditions. The magic begins with a sip of the cocktail, where the interplay of flavors invites you in. Then comes the daring twist – chew the buzz button.
The effect is electrifying. The button awakens your palate with a unique sensation and you immediately think “Oh snap,” what have I done! Your mouth is tingling and the temporary numbness intensifies the cocktail’s flavors turning every sip into a bold, invigorating experience. It quickly peaks and begins to mellow after a few more sips until wearing off as you finish the drink.
This cocktail isn’t for the faint-hearted. It’s crafted for those with an adventurous spirit, willing to embrace something unexpected and thrilling. Like the fuchsia flower, the Snap Dragon stands out, daring you to explore its vivid and unforgettable personality.
Sip it. Chew it. Feel it. Are you ready to tame the Snap Dragon?
Snap Dragon
Wheated Bourbon, Chartreuse and fruit punch with a Szechuan button for an electrifying experience!
- Yield: 1 1x
Ingredients
- 1 oz wheated bourbon
- 1/4 oz yellow chartreuse
- 4–5 oz Mexican fruit ounch
- 1 Szechuan buzz button
Instructions
- Pour the bourbon and yellow chatreuse into a highball glass
- Insert a straw (optional) and fill with ice cubes
- Pour over and top off with fruit punch and garnish with a buzz button