396561 Sun Apr 29 12:17:12 -0700 2007 3 36 Spirits 0 2525388 I had the best drink ever at Red Pearl Kitchen in San Diego when there on vacation. I even went back twice while I was there just for that drink because I loved it so much. It was called the Jade Mistress and it had vodka steeped in red chilies, apple chunks, thai basil leaves, simple syrup, and fresh lemon sour. Does anyone have this recipe or something similar? I have no idea how much of any of the ingredients to mix together and I am not a good bartender, so I need all the help I can get! Thanks! Sun Apr 29 12:17:12 -0700 2007 89053 sparkplug 1 2525946 http://www.latimes.com/features/printedition/food/la-fo-applecocktailsdec13,1,7055298,full.story?coll=la-headlines-pe-food Jade Mistress Total time: 35 minutes Servings: 4 Note: From Sara Southern for Red Pearl Kitchen. To make the red chile vodka, steep 1 to 2 Thai red chiles (dried), depending on how spicy you want it, in 10 ounces vodka at room temperature for one day. To make a simple syrup, combine equal parts sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat until the sugar dissolves; allow to cool before using. 2 ounces lime juice 1 ounce lemon juice 1 ounce orange juice 1 ounce plus 4 teaspoons simple syrup, divided 1/2 cup peeled, finely diced Granny Smith apple, plus extra for garnish (about 1 apple) 16 Thai basil leaves, torn 10 ounces chile-steeped vodka 1. In a small bowl, combine the lime juice, lemon juice, orange juice and 1 ounce simple syrup. This makes 5 ounces sour mix. 2. In a pitcher, muddle the diced apple, 12 of the basil leaves and the remaining 4 teaspoons simple syrup. Add the vodka and 4 ounces of fresh sour mix, discarding the remaining sour mix. 3. Pour half the mixture into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake and strain it into two chilled martini glasses. Garnish each with a Thai basil leaf and diced apple. Repeat with the remaining mixture to make two more drinks. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Each serving: 190 calories; 0 protein; 0 carbohydrates; 0 fiber; 0 fat; 0 saturated fat; 0 cholesterol; 1 mg. sodium. * Sun Apr 29 16:42:35 -0700 2007 2525388 62340 Mr Lee Ho 2 2528503 Thank you so much!!!! I can't wait to start making these! Mon Apr 30 13:51:12 -0700 2007 2525946 89053 sparkplug 3 2529587 No problem, glad to help. Let us know how they turn out. Mon Apr 30 19:37:38 -0700 2007 2528503 62340 Mr Lee Ho