Aroi Mak Mak
A cocktail inspired by the delicious flavors found in Thai cuisine. The delicate flavor of sake is complemented by tangy lemongrass, spicy ginger, mellow cucumber, and creamy coconut milk. If you're needing an escape, the Aroi Mak Mak will take you there.
Equipment
- cocktail mixing glass & strainer
Ingredients
- 1½ oz sake
- ½ oz lemongrass-infused vodka*
- ¾ oz cucumber juice
- ½ oz ginger-lemongrass simple syrup**
- ½ oz full-fat coconut milk
- 2 inches fresh lemongrass, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Add the vodka and fresh lemongrass pieces to a mixing glass.
- Muddle well with a muddler (really smash the stuff).
- Add in the sake, cucumber juice, coconut milk, ginger-lemongrass simple syrup, and ice.
- Stir well to combine.
- Strain into a lowball glass that's been filled with ice.
- Garnish with additional cucumber or lemongrass.
Notes
*Add 2 oz of vodka to a small mason jar. Dice about 2 inches of lemongrass and add to the vodka. Allow the vodka to infuse for 24-72 hours. Once the vodka has reached the level of lemongrassiness that you want, remove the lemongrass. Store in an airtight container until ready for use. Should keep for months.
**To make the ginger-lemongrass simple syrup, follow the directions in the ginger simple syrup post and add 2 inches of chopped lemongrass in with the ginger.