The Drink: Asian Summer
Written by: Joey McCoy Photography By: Sullivan Charles
“The TY KU liqueur really makes this cocktail special and unique,” says Wynn/Encore Mixologist Patricia Richards. “TY KU mixes well with any citrus flavor, and I love fresh orange, so I wanted to combine those flavors and see what happens. The flavors ended up melding beautifully.” TY KU liqueur has hints of natural flavors from Asian teas and fruits like goji berry, yuzu and mangosteen.
Top-shelf vodka staple Grey Goose was also added into the mix. “L’Orange is my favorite flavor that Grey Goose has to offer, and I knew it would really complement the liqueur,” Richards says.
Be sure to pair the Asian Summer cocktail with the Asian Chicken Salad, which is served with teriyaki chicken breast, napa cabbage, red peppers, scallions and a sesame-soy dressing. This delightful combo should be enjoyed while lounging on a round couch near Encore’s beautiful pool, surrounded by lush trees and chic patio scene.
1 slice of half an orange
8 fresh mint leaves
4 oz. fresh sweet and sour
Muddle the above ingredients together in a mixing glass, then add the following ingredients:
1 oz. Grey Goose L’Orange Vodka
1 ½ oz. TY KU Premium Liqueur
¾ oz. rock candy syrup or simple syrup
Shake well with ice. Drop contents of mixing tin into a goblet glass. Add additional ice as needed. Garnish with a sugar cane stick and mint sprig.
Comments
Sounds good, too bad LA's weather is gLoomy at the moment...i wouLd so go for the Asian Chicken SaLad anytime though :}
Sounds way to sweet!! yuck
An Asian Summer sounds great but a little too high maintenance for me. Give a Laguna Summer a try and let me know what you think. The ingredients are inexpensive and the cocktail very quick to make, helping to simplify life enjoyably.
LAGUNA SUMMER
1/2 - 1 ounce of New Amsterdam No. 485 gin, no substitutions
12 ounces of ice cold Heineken, mild substitutions permitted
juice of 1/8 of a fresh lime, more or less, discard the rind
Splash 1/2 to 1 ounce of No. 485 gin into a clear hi-ball glass, then gently introduce it to 12 ounces of ice cold Heineken brew, mild substitutions permitted. Squeeze in the juice of 1/8 of a lime, more or less. Discard the rind. Next, savor its very essence. Finally taste, then drink. You will find that it beats the devil out of smelling a wine cork at Denny's, under the watchful eye of an ex-cabbie in a rented tux, and the scrutiny he conveys as you handle and taste his first pour. The wine he so shrewdly chose, the first sip quickly shrink wrapping the inside of your mouth, leaving you with a permanently puckered look on your face. LAGUNA SUMMER sounds pretty good compared to that, and it is. But it tastes even better. It tastes like freedom. Remember.............when you didn't care about anything. It has that whole California beach scene, surf vibe thing going for it, while at the same time fitting in nicely at black tie events, gallery openings and pool parties thrown by the elegantly hip. LAGUNA SUMMER is as smooth as silk and as simple as life itself. Life can be complicated or it can be simply sophisticated. You choose.
Johnny Transistor,
July 7, 2009
Copyright 2009 Johnny Transistor All Rights Reserved
How about a hawaiian summer which is front back side to side all year round its always sunshine and happy days ahhhh.
6 slice of cucumber thin
5 oz. fresh honeydew melon juice.
then add the following ingredients:
1 1/2 oz. Grey Goose Vodka
½ oz. Midori Liqueur
Shake well with ice. Drop contents of mixing tin into your favorite glass. Garnish with a mint sprig and enjoy..
Finn
Now that's an easy and refreshing drink for all to enjoy.
Sounds like a yummu summer drink...I will have to try it!
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