10 Asian cocktails you can make in minutes!
Experience the vibrant flavors of Asia with our curated list of delightful cocktails. Perfect for those seeking a unique twist on classic drinks, these Asian-inspired cocktails are sure to impress and tantalize your taste buds.
Explore the Flavors of Asia in Your Cocktails
Asia is known for its rich and diverse culinary landscape, and the same can be said for its cocktails. If you're a fan of bold flavors and exotic ingredients, then these Asian-inspired cocktails are perfect for you. Ideal for any occasion, these drinks will transport you to a world of unique and memorable experiences.
The Perfect Pairings
These Asian-inspired cocktails are best enjoyed with a variety of dishes, such as sushi, dim sum, or a fragrant curry. The harmonious blend of flavors in these drinks perfectly complements the spices and aromas found in Asian cuisine.
- Citrus and Spice: Cocktails featuring ingredients like yuzu, lemongrass, or ginger add a zesty kick to your favorite dishes.
- Sake and Soju: These traditional Asian spirits elevate your cocktails to new heights, offering a smooth and refined taste.
- Tea-infused: Green tea, jasmine, or oolong tea can be used to create delicate and sophisticated cocktails that pair beautifully with lighter dishes.
A World of Possibilities
With so many flavors and ingredients to choose from, the possibilities for Asian-inspired cocktails are virtually endless. Whether you're a seasoned mixologist or a curious beginner, these drinks provide the perfect opportunity to expand your horizons and experiment with new and exciting combinations.
Singapore Sling
The Singapore Sling has a complex, fruity taste with a balance of sweet, sour, and bitter notes. It is refreshing, tangy, and slightly effervescent, with a hint of herbal undertones.
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Ingredients
- Gin: 1 oz(30ml)
- Cherry liqueur: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Bénédictine: 0.25 oz(8ml)
- Orange curaçao: 0.25 oz(8ml)
- Lime juice: 0.75 oz(23ml)
- Pineapple juice: 2 oz(60ml)
- Grenadine: 0.25 oz(8ml)
- Angostura bitters: 1dash
- Club soda: 1 oz(30ml)
- Garnish: Orange Slice
- Maraschino cherry:
Recipe
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice
- Add gin, cherry liqueur, Bénédictine, orange curaçao, lime juice, pineapple juice, grenadine, and Angostura bitters
- Shake well until chilled
- Strain into a tall glass filled with fresh ice
- Top with club soda
- Garnish with an orange slice and a maraschino cherry
Sake Martini
The Sake Martini is a delicate, smooth, and slightly floral cocktail with a hint of sweetness. It is light and refreshing, with a subtle hint of umami from the sake.
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Ingredients
- Gin: 2 oz(60ml)
- Sake: 1 oz(30ml)
- Dry vermouth: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Garnish: Lemon twist or cucumber slice
Recipe
- Fill a mixing glass with ice
- Add 2 oz of gin, 1 oz of sake, and 0.5 oz of dry vermouth
- Stir the ingredients until well-chilled
- Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass
- Garnish with a lemon twist or cucumber slice
Lychee Martini
The Lychee Martini has a delicate, sweet, and slightly floral taste with a hint of tartness. The lychee fruit adds a unique and exotic flavor, while the vodka provides a smooth and clean finish.
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Ingredients
- Vodka: 2 oz(60ml)
- Lychee liqueur: 1 oz(30ml)
- Lychee juice: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Fresh lime juice: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Ice: 1 cup
- Lychee fruit: 1 (for garnish)
Recipe
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the vodka, lychee liqueur, lychee juice, and fresh lime juice.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 20 seconds, or until well-chilled.
- Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass.
- Garnish with a lychee fruit on a cocktail pick.
Thai Basil Mojito
The Thai Basil Mojito has a bright, refreshing, and slightly sweet taste with a hint of spiciness from the Thai basil. The lemongrass adds a subtle citrusy note, while the mint provides a cooling sensation. The rum gives the cocktail a smooth and slightly sweet backbone.
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Ingredients
- White rum: 2 oz(60ml)
- Fresh lime juice: 1 oz(30ml)
- Simple syrup: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Thai basil leaves: 6-8
- Mint leaves: 6-8
- Lemongrass: 1 stalk
- Club soda: Top
- Sliced lime: 1
- Garnish with thai basil sprig: 1
Recipe
- In a cocktail shaker, muddle the Thai basil leaves, mint leaves, and lemongrass.
- Add the white rum, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup to the shaker.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake well.
- Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice.
- Top with club soda and gently stir.
- Garnish with a slice of lime and a sprig of Thai basil.
Shochu Sour
Slightly sour, citrusy, smooth, refreshing, well-balanced
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Ingredients
- Shochu: 2 oz(60ml)
- Lemon juice: 1 oz(30ml)
- Simple syrup: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Club soda: 1 oz(30ml)
- Angostura bitters: 2 dashes
- Lemon wheel: 1
- Garnish with cherry: 1
Recipe
- Fill a shaker with ice
- Add shochu, lemon juice, and simple syrup
- Shake well until chilled
- Strain into an ice-filled rocks glass
- Top with club soda
- Add two dashes of Angostura bitters
- Garnish with a lemon wheel and cherry
Thai Iced Tea Cocktail
The Thai Iced Tea Cocktail has a sweet, creamy, and slightly spicy taste. It's rich and smooth with a hint of bitterness from the tea, and a subtle kick from the alcohol.
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Ingredients
- Thai tea mix: 4 tablespoons
- Boiling water: 1 cup
- Granulated sugar: 2 tablespoons
- Half and half: 1/4 cup
- White rum: 1.5 ounces
- Ice cubes: 1 cup
Recipe
- Brew the tea:
- In a heatproof container, combine the Thai tea mix and boiling water.
- Let it steep for 5 minutes, then strain the tea through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher.
- Discard the tea leaves.
- Sweeten the tea:
- Stir in the granulated sugar until it's completely dissolved.
- Allow the tea to cool to room temperature.
- Assemble the cocktail:
- Fill a tall glass with ice cubes.
- Pour the white rum over the ice.
- Slowly pour the cooled tea over the ice and rum, leaving about an inch of space at the top of the glass.
- Gently pour the half-and-half over the back of a spoon, so it floats on top of the tea.
- Serve:
- Give the cocktail a gentle stir before drinking, to mix the layers together.
Soju Sunrise
The Soju Sunrise is a fruity, sweet, and slightly tangy cocktail with a hint of tartness from the grenadine. It is light and refreshing, making it perfect for warm weather or as a palate cleanser between heavier drinks.
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Ingredients
- Soju: 2 oz(60ml)
- Orange juice: 4 oz(120ml)
- Grenadine: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Ice: As needed
- Orange slice: 1
- Maraschino cherry: 1
Recipe
- Fill a highball glass with ice
- Pour 2oz of Soju over the ice
- Add 4oz of orange juice
- Slowly pour 0.5oz of grenadine down the side of the glass, allowing it to sink to the bottom
- Gently stir the cocktail to create a gradient effect
- Garnish with an orange slice and a maraschino cherry
Shochu Mojito
The Shochu Mojito has a light, refreshing taste with a hint of sweetness and a subtle, earthy undertone from the Shochu. The combination of mint and lime adds a bright, zesty flavor, while the soda water provides a pleasant effervescence.
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Ingredients
- Shochu: 2 oz(60ml)
- Lime: 1
- Fresh mint leaves: 10
- Sugar: 2 tsp
- Soda water: 4 oz(120ml)
- Ice: 1 cup
Recipe
- In a tall glass, muddle the lime, sugar, and mint leaves together to release the flavors
- Fill the glass with ice
- Pour the Shochu over the ice
- Top with soda water and gently stir to combine
- Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint and a lime wedge
Szechuan Sour
The Szechuan Sour is a harmonious blend of spicy, sour, sweet, and aromatic flavors. The Szechuan peppercorns provide a tingling, numbing sensation, while the Chinese five-spice adds depth and warmth. The lemon juice and simple syrup balance the spice with a refreshing tartness and sweetness.
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Ingredients
- Whiskey: 2 oz(60ml)
- Lemon juice: 1 oz(30ml)
- Simple syrup: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Szechuan peppercorns: 0.5tsp
- Chinese five spice: 0.25tsp
- Egg white: 1
- Angostura bitters: 2 dashes
- Ice: 1 cup
Recipe
- In a cocktail shaker, muddle the Szechuan peppercorns.
- Add the whiskey, lemon juice, simple syrup, Chinese five-spice, and egg white to the shaker.
- Perform a dry shake (without ice) for about 10 seconds to emulsify the egg white.
- Add ice to the shaker and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds.
- Double strain the cocktail into a chilled rocks glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with a few drops of Angostura bitters and a lemon twist.
Green Tea Highball
The Green Tea Highball has a light, refreshing taste with a subtle earthiness from the green tea. It's slightly sweet, with a hint of citrus from the lemon, and a gentle effervescence from the soda water.
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Ingredients
- Green tea: 1
- Whiskey: 1.5
- Lemon juice: 0.5
- Soda water: 3
- Simple syrup: 0.5
- Ice: As needed
- Lemon wheel: 1
- Mint sprig: 1
Recipe
- Brew 1 cup of green tea and let it cool
- In a highball glass, fill with ice
- Add 1.5 oz whiskey, 0.5 oz lemon juice, and 0.5 oz simple syrup
- Top with 3 oz of cooled green tea and 3 oz of soda water
- Gently stir to combine
- Garnish with a lemon wheel and a mint sprig
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