Northern Rice
Refreshing and subtly sweet, with notes of pandan and sticky rice, custard, and shiso.
Inspired by: Classic Cocktail
Rosemary & Elderflower White Negroni
Herbal and floral: rice spirit, rosemary-infused vermouth, elderflower, and verjus.
- Complexity
- 4/5
- Alcohol level
- Strong
- Type
- Negroni Riff
- Preparation
- Stirred
- Glass
- Coupe
- Ice
- Large Cube
Ingredients
SONKLIN45 ml1.5 oz
Rosemary-infused bianco vermouth22 ml0.75 oz
Elderflower liqueur (St. Germain)22 ml0.75 oz
Verjus7.5 ml0.25 oz
Angostura bitters1 dash
Garnish: Fresh rosemary sprig1
Rosemary-Infused Bianco Vermouth: Fresh rosemary sprig1
Rosemary-Infused Bianco Vermouth: Bianco vermouth120 ml4 oz
Steps
- 01For Rosemary-Infused Bianco: Add 1 fresh rosemary sprig to 4 oz bianco vermouth, let steep 12 hours in a cool place, strain through fine sieve
- 02Add SONKLIN, infused bianco, elderflower liqueur, verjus and bitters to a mixing glass with ice
- 03Stir for 30+ seconds until properly chilled and diluted
- 04Strain into a chilled coupe over a large ice cube
- 05Express rosemary sprig over drink, then use as garnish
Notes
The White Negroni template removes the bitter Campari in favor of lighter, floral ingredients, creating space for delicate herbs. Rosemary-infused bianco brings pine and herbaceous notes; verjus adds tart acidity without lime; elderflower liqueur provides aromatic florality. SONKLIN's subtle rice character acts as a perfect backdrop for this botanical orchestra.
Batched Version: Prepare rosemary-infused bianco in advance (it keeps well for 1-2 weeks refrigerated). Batch the liquid ingredients, chill, and stir to order with fresh ice.
History
The White Negroni was created in London as a lighter, less-bitter variation of the classic Negroni. It was embraced by bartenders seeking to highlight botanicals and aromatics rather than bitter intensity. The template proved versatile enough to accommodate endless variations.
This version pushes the White Negroni toward herbaceous and floral territories that SONKLIN's rice spirit character naturally inhabits. It's a drink that shows how agricultural spirits from different traditions can speak the same language as gin in botanical-forward cocktails.
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
