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ERIN DAVEY IS THE CORPORATE BEVERAGE MANAGER AT NEW YORK-BASED TAO GROUP HOSPITALITY .

The Kusama Full Happiness cocktail at Sake No Hana , our modern Japanese restaurant in New York , is inspired by the art and life of artist Yayoi Kusama . Her work shows a compelling combination of both joy and fear , which is what we tried to do with the flavors incorporated within the drink .

The gentle backdrop of the blood orange and silky egg white combats the harsh heat and mouth numbing effects of the peppercorn mixture . Szechuan peppercorns create a tingling heat on the tongue — a sensation that transforms other flavors for a lush , unforgettable libation .

The name Kusama Full Happiness references her work “ Full Happiness with Dots ,” as dots represent her obsessive personality and minimalistic style . This is reflected in the visual of the drink combined with the exacting proportions of the recipe .

KUSAMA FULL HAPPINESS

1 ¼ oz . Bombay East gin ¼ oz . Belvedere vodka ½ oz . Aperol ¾ oz . Blood orange juice ½ oz . Peppercorn syrup 1 Egg white

Add all ingredients to a shaker tin and shake ( no ice ). Add ice to shaker and shake again . Strain into a coupe glass . Use needle tongs to place a printed rice paper garnish .

The mixologists at Sake No Hana restaurant in New York created this recipe .

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