Seoul Serenade

Name: Seoul Serenade
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: cocktail
Ingredients: 1.5 oz Soju; 1 oz New York Rye Whiskey; 0.5 oz Ginger Liqueur; 0.75 oz Yuzu Juice; 0.5 oz Honey Syrup; 2 dashes Orange Bitters; A splash Club Soda; Garnish Lemon Peel; Garnish Dried Red Chili

A poignant cocktail symbolizing heartbreak and love lost

AI Cocktail Info

Serving : 1 cocktail

ABV

18%*

Calories

180*

Net Carbs

9g*

Ingredients:

AI Request:A cocktail that mixes Korean and New York City influences and feels like heartbreak.

*Estimated by AI - may vary

Instructions

The Seoul Serenade is a poignant cocktail that marries the depth of Korean culinary heritage with the unyielding pace of New York City life. It symbolizes heartbreak through its bittersweet flavors, embodying the complexity of emotions one feels when love is lost. It is served in a classic coupe glass, reflecting the sophistication and timeless nature of both cities. Ingredients: - 1.5 oz Soju (to capture the essence of Korea) - 1 oz New York Rye Whiskey (to integrate the bold spirit of NYC) - 0.5 oz Ginger Liqueur (to add warmth and spice, reflecting the intensity of heartbreak) - 0.75 oz Yuzu Juice (to introduce a tart and bittersweet note, symbolizing the complexity of emotions) - 0.5 oz Honey Syrup (to sweeten the bitterness and add smoothness, representing hope) - 2 dashes of Orange Bitters (to deepen the flavor profile and add complexity) - A splash of Club Soda (to lighten the drink and mimic the fleeting nature of love) - Garnish: A twist of Lemon Peel and a small, dried red chili (to represent the zest of life and the lingering sting of heartbreak) Instructions: 1. In a cocktail shaker, combine the soju, rye whiskey, ginger liqueur, yuzu juice, honey syrup, and orange bitters with ice. 2. Shake well for about 15 seconds or until the outside of the shaker feels cold. 3. Strain the mixture into a chilled coupe glass. 4. Top with a splash of club soda. 5. Garnish with the lemon peel, expressing the oils over the drink before adding it to the glass. Place the dried red chili on the rim as a reminder of the persistent heat of past loves. The Seoul Serenade is a complex drink, capturing the essence of heartbreak through its layers of flavors. Each sip reveals the depth of the experience, from the initial shock of loss represented by the bittersweet yuzu, to the lingering warmth and spice, suggesting memories and what could have been. This cocktail is not just a drink but a journey through the highs and lows of love, much like the cities that inspired it.

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