Northern Rice
Refreshing and subtly sweet, with notes of pandan and sticky rice, custard, and shiso.
Inspired by: Chris Bostick
Solitude Is Bliss
Refreshing cooler: rice spirit, grapefruit, floral chamomile, and bianco vermouth.
- Complexity
- 2/5
- Alcohol level
- Light
- Type
- Highball
- Preparation
- Shaken
- Glass
- Collins
- Ice
- Fresh Ice
Ingredients
SONKLIN45 ml1.5 oz
Fresh grapefruit juice60 ml2 oz
Chamomile syrup15 ml0.5 oz
Bianco vermouth15 ml0.5 oz
Seltzer water30 ml1 oz
Garnish: Grapefruit wedge1
Garnish: Small amount of sea saltfor rim
Steps
- 01Add SONKLIN, grapefruit juice, chamomile syrup and bianco vermouth to a shaking tin with a small amount of ice
- 02Shake until chilled
- 03Pour into a Collins glass filled with fresh ice
- 04Top with seltzer water and stir to incorporate
- 05Garnish with a wedge of grapefruit lightly dusted with a small amount of sea salt
Notes
Chris Bostick's interpretation showcases how bianco vermouth's softer, more floral character plays beautifully with delicate spirits. The chamomile adds warmth without making the drink feel herbal - it's about aromatics and elegance. The salt rim amplifies the grapefruit's brightness.
Batched Version: Prepare chamomile syrup in advance. Mix SONKLIN, grapefruit juice, chamomile syrup and bianco vermouth in a pitcher and chill. Top with seltzer water to order.
History
This drink represents a modern trend toward sessionable, lower-alcohol cocktails that prioritize balance and refreshment. The White Negroni's success inspired bartenders like Chris Bostick to explore how bianco vermouth could anchor lighter drinks beyond classical templates.
SOKLIN's rice spirit character finds natural kinship with chamomile's delicate florality - both gentle, neither overwhelming. This is comfort in a glass without sacrifice.
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
