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Papa Johns Canada, Aviation American Gin create the 'Cini Tini

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November 12, 2024

If you enjoy the peppers served with Papa Johns' pizza, you might like the brand's newest creation, the 'Cini Tini, a pepperoncini gin martini.

Papa Johns Canada teamed up with Aviation American Gin to create the cocktail, according to a press release.

"The pepperoncini is an iconic element of our menu and in our pizza boxes, and we're always challenging ourselves by innovating to deliver unique flavour experiences for our customers. We turned things up a notch to give them an unexpected but delicious moment with the 'Cini Tini," Scott Uehlein, VP of culinary at Papa Johns, said in the press release. "The flavor combination of the pepper elements and the botanical blend of Aviation American Gin is just what we all need for a refreshing, yet spicy martini."

While the 'Cini Tini isn't currently available for purchase in restaurants, it can easily be made in the comfort of your home. To make the 'Cini Tini, follow the below recipe:

Step 1: Treat yourself to your favorite Papa Johns pizza
(hint: order extra pepperoncini for maximum vibes)
Step 2: Chill that glass
Step 3: To your shaker add 15-mililiters pepperoncini brine and 45-millilieters Aviation American Gin
Step 4: Fill with ice and shake it
Step 5: Strain and pour into a chilled glass
Step 6: Garnish your 'Cini Tini with your Papa Johns pepperoncini

Papa Johns operates 5,900 restaurants in approximately 50 countries and territories.