Cocktail of the Week: Capitol Pub's Deceptively Refreshing Psycho Killer

One of the original Henderson Avenue cocktail spots, Capitol Pub, recently came out with a slew of new cocktails to add to their beer-heavy offerings. Among them is the Psycho Killer. Delightfully simple and light, this little cocktail could be your best friend during those relentlessly smoldering summer months. Whip...

By Susie Oszustowicz

April 14, 2016

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One of the original Henderson Avenue cocktail spots, Capitol Pub, recently came out with a slew of new cocktails to add to their beer-heavy offerings. Among them is the Psycho Killer. Delightfully simple and light, this little cocktail could be your best friend during those relentlessly smoldering summer months.

Whip it up at home or stop into Capitol Pub because, well it’s easier. And they have an awesome patio.

The Capitol Pub’s Psycho Killer
1.5 ounces cucumber-infused Ford’s Gin*
0.5 ounces lime juice
Dash of agave
Ginger beer
Cucumber slice
Fresh rosemary

Add gin, lime and agave in a shaker with ice. Shake until chilled. Strain over fresh ice and top with ginger beer. Garnish with a rosemary-cucumber “lily pad” topper.

Cucumber-Infused Gin
Three small cucumbers
750 ml Ford’s Gin

Peel cucumbers, slice lengthwise, remove seeds and cut into small cubes. Allow cucumbers and gin to steep for about one week in a dark space, agitating each day. Strain gin.

The Capitol Pub, 2401 N. Henderson Ave., 214-887-9330

Susie Oszustowicz covers all things boozy across DFW and beyond at SusieDrinksDallas.com.

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