Northern Rice
Refreshing and subtly sweet, with notes of pandan and sticky rice, custard, and shiso.
Inspired by: Classic Cocktail
For Remembrance
Low-ABV herbal aperitivo: rice spirit, Lillet Rose, bianco vermouth, grapefruit, and rosemary.
- Complexity
- 2/5
- Alcohol level
- Light
- Type
- Aperitivo
- Preparation
- Built
- Glass
- Highball
- Ice
- Large Cube
Ingredients
SONKLIN30 ml1 oz
Gran Classico (or similar bitter liqueur)15 ml0.5 oz
Lillet Rose30 ml1 oz
Bianco vermouth15 ml0.5 oz
Fresh grapefruit juice45 ml1.5 oz
Garnish: Fresh rosemary sprig1
Garnish: Grapefruit wedge1
Steps
- 01Fill a highball glass with a large ice cube
- 02Pour SONKLIN, Gran Classico, Lillet Rose, bianco vermouth and grapefruit juice into the glass
- 03Stir gently to chill
- 04Express the rosemary sprig over the drink to release oils
- 05Garnish with rosemary and grapefruit wedge
Notes
A low-ABV winter aperitivo that draws inspiration from Italian and French traditions. The herbal, floral, and bitter elements work in concert to create something contemplative and elegant. Perfect before dinner or as a meditation in a glass.
Batched Version: Mix all liquid ingredients (minus ice) in a pitcher. Pour to order over fresh ice and garnish with rosemary and grapefruit.
History
This drink represents a contemporary return to aperitivo culture - low-alcohol, herbal, bittered drinks meant for relaxation and social occasion rather than intoxication. The aperitivo tradition runs deep in European cocktail history.
With SONKLIN at its heart, this drink bridges Asian and European traditions - proving that agricultural spirits work across cultural and flavor boundaries.
In the bottle
SONKLIN Original. Contemporary rice spirit from estate grown khao niew Sanpatong sticky rice. 6 plate reflux column still, coconut carbon filtration. 70 cL.
SONKLIN Original
