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Right now, sips are taking a trip, as elixirs crafted with Asian ingredients are bringing the Far East as close to you as your glass.
Libations are brightened by a squeeze of yuzu or kumquat, while muddled lime leaves or chopped lemongrass turn up the volume on aromatics. Heat—chilies, sriracha, peppercorns or baking spices—appeals to masochistic mixologists who want to make you sweat. And that fifth taste, umami, pops up in hoisin, soy and bacon.
These shaker-worthy components deftly complement Far East spirits to create striking cocktail bases. The best part? These creative concoctions require neither a long list of ingredients nor a passport to deliver palate-piquing flavor.
1Ma Collins
2Cambodian Mule
3Som Tum Sling
4Hot & Sour Gimlet