Hong Bao
Hong bao are the red envelopes used for gifts of money throughout the year but are especially common at Spring Festival when they can be seen adorning the walls of temples. The red color is said to ward off evil spirits and symbolize good luck.
Serves:
Ingredients
1.5oz TANQUERAY LONDON DRY
0.75oz Hibiscus and rose syrup*
0.5oz Lemon juice
1 Dried roses and a lemon zest (garnish)
Equipment
1 Ice Tray
1 Coupette Glass
method
Shake all the ingredients with ice.
Strain into a Coupette glass.
Garnish with dried roses and lemon zest (discard after use).
* HIBISCUS AND ROSE SYRUP RECIPE
To make 1L syrup, heat 1L water with 1kg white sugar and 10-12 dry hibiscus flowers until boiling.
Take off the heat and add a handful of tea-grade dried rosebuds (30-40 small buds).
Leave to cool, then strain and bottle for the perfect Chinese cocktail.
Alcohol content: 14.68g per serving
