Saigon Calling

With subtle Vietnamese flavours of coriander and fresh lemongrass, the cocktail is a mix of fresh herbs and gentle spices. Roku Gin matches perfectly with an array of distinctive Balinese spices: Sancho pepper, citrus and green tea.

SAIGON CALLING

INGREDIENTS

• 45ml lemongrassinfused Roku Gin

• 30ml fresh lemon juice

• 20ml white honey

• Coriander bitter

• Pandan leaves and begonia flower for garnish

METHOD

• Pour all ingredients into mixing glass.

• Dry shake (with no ice) first.

• Then add some ice into mixing glass, and shake it again.

• Pour it into a stemmed cocktail glass.

• Garnish with three dashes of coriander bitter, along with pandan leaves and begonia flower.

WHITE HONEY

INGREDIENTS

• 2/3 cup water

• 2/3 cup honey

• 1/3 cup white sugar

INSTRUCTIONS

• Place honey and water into a small saucepan.

• Bring to a boil while stirring occasionally. Then turn the heat down to low and let simmer for an additional 10 minutes, stirring consistently.

• When the syrup thickens a little bit, remove from heat and cool.

LEMONGRASS - INFUSED ROKU GIN

INGREDIENTS

• 2–3 lemongrass stalks

• 1 cup Roku Gin

• Peel of 1 lime

METHOD

• Wash 2–3 stalks of lemongrass and trim them, leaving 3-4 inches from the bottom.

• Smash bottom of lemongrass with a kitchen mallet to open the ends.

• Pour 1 cup of Roku Gin into a large glass jar.

• Put the lemongrass and the lime peel into the jar and seal it tight with a lid for 24 hours.

CORIANDER BITTER

INGREDIENTS

• 1 tsp coriander seeds

• 1 tsp cardamon

• 1 cup 151 proof grain alcohol/vodka

• 1 pc orange peel

METHOD

• In a glass jar, infuse vodka with cardamon and orange peel for at least 24 hours. Strain.

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