Do you know the history of Crystal Hot Sauce? It was started in 1923 by Alvin Baumer in New Orleans. Alvin’s future fatherin-law made him a loan to buy a syrup company. Inside a desk drawer, he found a recipe for Crystal Pure. It turned out to become a recipe for success.

Here’s a drink made with the sauce.

2 oz bourbon (your favorite)

¾ oz dry curacao

3 dashes Fees orange bitters

1 oz simple syrup

5 spearmint leaves

4 drops Crystal Hot Sauce mint sprigs

In a large rocks glass, muddle mint with simple syrup. Add the rest of the ingredients. Pack glass tightly with crushed ice and garnish with a sprig of fresh mint.