Karai

An advanced spicy-sweet tequila cocktail with doubanjiang lychee syrup, yuzu, and lime.

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A crisp, translucent Karai cocktail served over a single large ice cube in a lowball glass, garnished simply with a thin slice of fresh jalapeño or cucumber.
Difficulty Advanced
Glass Rocks glass
Ice Shake with ice; serve over fresh ice
Tools Shaker, strainer

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 oz Blanco tequila
  • 1 oz Doubanjiang lychee syrup
  • 1/2 oz Yuzu juice
  • 1/2 oz Fresh lime juice
  • as needed Togarashi rim Optional garnish/rim.

How to make it

  1. Rim a rocks glass with togarashi if desired.
  2. Add tequila, doubanjiang lychee syrup, yuzu juice, and lime juice to a shaker.
  3. Fill with ice and shake until chilled.
  4. Strain into the prepared rocks glass over ice.

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