This looks amazing; love Aperol and Pimms, so can't wait to try the combo!
Taste of Life Cocktail
This cocktail, created by MO Bar's resident bartender John Ng, combines sweet, sour, salt and a little bitterness for a complex but refreshing drink inspired by the citrus-adorned streets of Hong Kong's lunar new year celebration.
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Credit: Anna Stockwell
INGREDIENTS
2 kumquats, thinly sliced, plus more to garnish¼ tsp. sea salt
¾ oz. Aperol
1 oz. Pimm's No. 1
¾ oz. orange liqueur
¾ oz. fresh lemon juice
¾ oz. fresh orange juice
½ oz. honey syrup (see note)
1 oz. Pimm's No. 1
¾ oz. orange liqueur
¾ oz. fresh lemon juice
¾ oz. fresh orange juice
½ oz. honey syrup (see note)
INSTRUCTIONS
Muddle the kumquats and sea salt together in a cocktail shaker. Fill shaker with ice and add Aperol, Pimm's, orange liqueur, lemon juice, orange juice, and honey syrup. Shake thoroughly, and strain the mixture into an old-fashioned glass filled with fresh ice. Garnish with additional slices of kumquat.Note: To make honey syrup, combine equal parts honey and water in a small saucepan and heat, stirring, until honey is fully dissolved. Cool to room temperature before using. Unused honey syrup will keep, covered, for up to a week in the refrigerator.
