Thirsty Thursdays
A good Bloody Mary has a spicy kick. Haru’s new Kajida Bloody Mary has a spicy punch in the face. They’re billing their new libation as the spiciest cocktail in town – think you’re up for that challenge?
To fire things up, they’ve used wasabi and jalapenos along with the more typical black pepper. Kajida actually means “fire” in Japanese, so you know what you’re getting yourself into.
If you want to test your spicy mettle, the drink is offered at all of Haru’s locations. It’s usually $12 ($13 at the Park Avenue spot) and $7 during Haru’s happy hour.
Check out the recipe, and get ready to bring on the heat:
Kajida ‘Fire’ Bloody Mary Ingredients:
1.5 oz Svedka Vodka
5.5 oz Tomato Juice
1.0 oz Teaspoon Celery Salt
1.0 oz Teaspoon ‘Chiyoda’ shichimi togarashi
0.5 oz Teaspoon Black Pepper
0.2 oz Wasabi
0.1 oz Olive Juice
0.2 oz Shredded Cucumber
0.2 oz Ginger
0.2 oz Fresh Jalapenos
0.1 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
0.1 oz Soy Sauce
Directions: Muddle fresh ginger, jalapeños, and wasabi with a dash of Svedka (to dissolve the wasabi). Pour over ice, Svedka and tomato juice; add olive juice, celery salt, schichimi powder, and black pepper. Shake thoroughly. Pour all contents into Pilsner glass.
GARNISH: Shredded cucumber, 2 sliced jalapeños, and a dash of pepper to the top. Glass is rimmed with celery salt.
