San Antonio bartender Huynh Kim Chau creates Xquisite Dream and Zen Spritz utilizing Ole Smoky Moonshine to honor Nationwide Moonshine Week (June 1-June 7).
“Xquisite Dream is all about my very own dream about my grandma’s backyard, the place I spent all my childhood. It’s concerning the distinctive high quality of the drink and the indulgent expertise it offers. Whether or not you’re trying to unwind after an extended day or rejoice an important day, this cocktail is bound to exceed your expectations and go away you feeling such as you’re dwelling your greatest life.”
Xquisite Dream
by Huynh Kim Chau
Elements
- 2 oz. Ole Smoky Blackberry Moonshine
- ¾ oz. Pathfinder N/A Amaro
- ½ oz. Contemporary Lemon Juice
- 1 oz. Pineapple Juice
- ½ oz. Monin Cinnamon Syrup
- Glowing Wine, to high
- Garnish: Mint Sprig, Blackberry & Lemon Zest
Preparation
- Add all of the elements with ice and shake nicely.
- Pressure right into a Moonshine cup (or Tiki Mug) and replenish with ice.
- High up with glowing wine (3 oz.) and garnish with sprig of mint, blackberry and lemon zest.
“Zen Spritz displays the East-meets-West tradition the place I at the moment reside, removed from my motherland—very similar to the steadiness and concord discovered within the idea of Zen. This drink is designed to evoke emotions of serenity and leisure, making it a really perfect alternative for sipping on a heat day or as a palate cleanser between programs.”
Zen Spritz
by Huynh Kim Chau
Elements
- 2 oz. Ole Smoky Strawberry Moonshine
- ½ oz. Dolin Genepy Liqueur
- ½ oz. Cocchi Candy Vermouth
- ½ oz. Contemporary Lemon Juice
- ½ oz. Selfmade Zen Syrup*
- Fever Tree Glowing Pink Grapefruit, to high
- Garnish: Mint Sprig, Half Strawberry & Cucumber Ribbon
Preparation
- Add all of the elements with ice and shake nicely.
- Pressure right into a Moonshine cup (or Tiki Mug) and replenish with ice.
- Pressure right into a Moonshine cup (or Tiki Mug) and replenish with ice 3. High up with glowing pink grapefruit (3 oz.) and garnish with sprig of mint, half strawberry and cucumber ribbon.
*Selfmade Zen Syrup
Elements
- 1 cup cucumber juice
- 2 oz. ginger juice
- 1 cup moscovado sugar
- 10 sage leaves
Preparation
- Combine 1 cup of cucumber juice with 2 oz. of ginger juice and 10 sage leaves and cook dinner with 1 cup of Moscovado sugar.
- Warmth till the sugar melts, then cool and bottle it.
- Use for a few week to 10 days.
