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Dried Persimmon Punch (Sujeonggwa)

Posted on 04. Sat, 2011 by in Drinks, Korean, Sweets

Dried Persimmon Punch (Sujeonggwa)

By Soon Young Chung, Korean Cooking Made Easy: Simple Meals in Minutes

Rice and Malt Drink (Sikhye)

Posted on 03. Thu, 2011 by in Drinks, Korean

Rice and Malt Drink (Sikhye)

By Soon Young Chung, Korean Cooking Made Easy: Simple Meals in Minutes

Tokyo Rose

Posted on 08. Sun, 2010 by in Cocktails

Tokyo Rose

Courtesy of Holly Jennings and Christine LeBlond, Asian Cocktails: Creative Drinks Inspired by the East

Ginger adds a spicy touch to this Asian twist on the classic Cosmopolitan from Mie N Yu.

Peach Lassi

Posted on 07. Thu, 2010 by in Cocktails, Drinks, Indian

Peach Lassi

Sweet peach lassi on a hot summer day totally beats the heat! A lassi is an Indian yogurt based drink, and this peach lassi is a delicious drink ideal for the summer months when peaches are in season.

The Jade Fox

Posted on 06. Thu, 2010 by in Cocktails

The Jade Fox

Courtesy of Holly Jennings and Christine LeBlond, Asian Cocktails: Creative Drinks Inspired by the East

This twist on a Collins from Ariana Johnson of Modus lets the ingredients speak for themselves. The sugar and the kiwiberries are sweet and sour, and shochu takes the place of gin. Kiwiberries have a similar flavor
to regular kiwis, but with a guavalike note. If substituting peeled kiwi, add a splash of apple juice to soften the tartness. This cocktail is low in alcohol and is perfect when you’re looking for something light and refreshing. Ariana prefers to use Ku Soju, which is made from sweet potatoes.

Green Tea Spritzer

Posted on 05. Sat, 2010 by in Cocktails

Green Tea Spritzer

Courtesy of Holly Jennings and Christine LeBlond, Asian Cocktails: Creative Drinks Inspired by the East

This cool and refreshing tonic from Monsoon was inspired by the powerful antioxidant benefits of green tea. If your local liquor store doesn’t carry Zen Green Tea Liqueur from Suntory, why not try one of the recipes for homemade green liqueur that can be found online?

Ginger Basil Margarita

Posted on 04. Fri, 2010 by in Cocktails

Ginger Basil Margarita

Courtesy of Asian Cocktails: Creative Drinks Inspired by the East

In this Asian-inspired Margarita from Jujube, spicy-sweet Ginger Syrup and distinctive Thai basil blends perfectly with the assertive flavor of silver tequila. Chocolate basil is a nice substitute for Thai basil in this refreshing drink.

Sho-Zen Cocktail

Posted on 03. Wed, 2010 by in Cocktails

Sho-Zen Cocktail

Vietnamese Iced Coffee Recipe

Posted on 02. Wed, 2010 by in Drinks, Fast Asian Recipe, GF-Adaptable, Sweets, Vietnamese

Vietnamese Iced Coffee Recipe

Vietnamese Iced Coffee (or Cafe Sua Da) is sweet, lush and almost like a dessert to me. It’s a sure pick-me-up and definitely my favorite Vietnamese drink. Here are step-by-step photos! by Jaden Hair, Steamy Kitchen Vietnamese Iced Coffee Recipe You’ll need: 1) Medium coarse ground French Roast coffee: You can use any type of coffee really, many Vietnamese use Cafe Du Monde French Roast Chicory coffee, but as long as the coffee is medium coarse ground, you can use it. Fine ground coffee would fall right through the little holes of the coffee press. 2) Canned sweetened condensed milk: It’s the sweet, sticky, thick stuff – NOT evaporated milk! No substitutions here! 3) Vietnamese coffee press: You can find [...]

Pear Anise Cooler

Posted on 01. Sun, 2010 by in Cocktails

Pear Anise Cooler

Pear Anise Cooler By Khai Duong, Ana Mandara Serves 1 1 star anise ¼ Asian pear 1 bar spoon honey 1 ½ ounce pear liquor 5 ounces light beer 3 thin slices Asian pear for garnish In a shaker, add star anise, Asian pear and honey. Muddle completely.  Fill with ice and add pear liquor. Shake and strain into a tall glass.  Fill glass halfway with ice. Top with light beer and garnish with a slice of Asian pear. Chef’s Quote: Growing up in Vietnam, we would mix fruit and ice cold beers for a refreshing drink during the hot steamy summers.This is a cocktail that is refreshing that reminds me of those summers.