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Hiss Hiss Bang Bang From MAKfam

Grace Tomczak, bar manager of Denver Chinese restaurant MAKfam, used to make large batches of iced hibiscus tea to cool off after a long walk when she lived in New York City. She’d often wander to Chinatown where she’d buy a bag of fresh lychees to snack on. Nostalgic for those flavors, she created this vibrant cocktail. “The juicy, rich lychee plays beautifully with the fruity blanc or bianco vermouth and the tart lemon hibiscus tea to create the perfect harmony,” she says. “Just like a summer day in New York.”

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 oz. vodka
  • 1/2 oz. blanc or bianco vermouth
  • 1 oz. lychee syrup
  • 3/4 oz. fresh lemon juice
  • 8 drops rice vinegar
  • 1-2 oz. hibiscus tea
  • Tools:shaker, strainer
  • Glass:Collins
  • Garnish:mint, lychee hard candy (optional)

Preparation

Add the first 5 ingredients to a shaker with ice. Shake to chill and strain over fresh ice. Top with the hibiscus tea.

Lychee SyrupBlend together a 15 oz. can of lychees (drained), 15 oz. of sugar, 15 oz. of water, and 1/2 tsp. of salt, ensuring that the sugar and salt are fully dissolved. Strain out any solids. Will keep in the refrigerator for 1 week.

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