The Ingredient in The Eberhard's New Cocktail That'll Make Your Mouth Go Numb

The Eberhard is serving their Henderson Cooler, a riff on a Last Word, with an optional add-on that will make your mouth actually tingle.

By Susie Oszustowicz

August 24, 2017

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In the pursuit of finding new ways to make cocktails intriguing, we've seen some crazy shit. And the latest gimmick is shocking — literally. The Eberhard, an East Henderson haunt, now offers a cocktail dubbed the Henderson Cooler, a riff on a Last Word. The hook? It's served with an optional add-on that will make your taste buds dance.

The herbaceous and spicy cocktail is kicked up a notch with the addition of a Szechuan Button, an edible flower that causes a tingling, numbing sensation when chewed. Now that's shocking.

Henderson Cooler ($10 cocktail + $3 optional Szechuan Button): Tanqueray Gin, St. Germain, Green Chartreuse, fresh-squeezed lime juice, muddled cucumber, Szechuan Button

The Eberhard, 2107 N. Henderson Ave.

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