Colonial Whispers

Name: Colonial Whispers
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: cocktail
Ingredients: 50ml dark rum; 20ml chai tea syrup; 10ml ginger liqueur; 10ml earl grey tea; 5ml tamarind paste; 5ml lemon juice; undefined egg white; A pinch garam masala; undefined edible gold leaf

Complex and aromatic cocktail with dark rum, chai, ginger, and lemon

AI Cocktail Info

Serving : 1 cocktail

ABV

Varies depending on the specific brands and alcohol content of the ingredients*

Calories

Approximately 200 calories*

Net Carbs

Approximately 14 grams*

Ingredients:

AI Request:Create A cocktail Indian inspired but mostly British with a twist of Hong Kong, wrong timing, innocent, sweet and comfortable but immature use rum as base

*Estimated by AI - may vary

Instructions

The Colonial Whispers cocktail is a reflection of the intricate histories and cultures of Britain, India, and Hong Kong. This drink captures the essence of these regions with its rich flavors and unexpected combinations, creating an indulgent experience that is sweet and innocent, yet slightly immature and disorienting in its timing, much like the cultures that inspired it. Ingredients: - 50ml Dark Rum (as the base) - 20ml Chai Tea Syrup (homemade or store-bought) - 10ml Ginger Liqueur - 10ml Earl Grey Tea, brewed and chilled - 5ml Tamarind Paste - 5ml Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed) - Egg White (from one egg for frothiness and a smooth texture) - A pinch of Garam Masala (for garnish) - Edible Gold Leaf (for garnish) Instructions: 1. Begin by making the chai tea syrup. Combine equal parts of sugar and strong brewed chai tea. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved and let it cool. 2. In a shaker, add the dark rum, chai tea syrup, ginger liqueur, chilled Earl Grey tea, tamarind paste, and lemon juice. 3. Separate the egg white from the yolk and add the egg white into the shaker. 4. Dry shake (without ice) the mixture vigorously for about 15 seconds to emulsify the egg white. 5. Add a handful of ice and shake again for another 15-20 seconds, until the mixture is well-chilled and frothy. 6. Strain into a chilled highball glass filled with ice cubes. 7. Gently sprinkle a pinch of garam masala on top of the froth. 8. Carefully place a small piece of edible gold leaf on the foam as a nod to Hong Kong's opulence and the historical British luxury. The Colonial Whispers cocktail is a complex and aromatic journey that begins with the bold warmth of dark rum, moves through the spiced comfort of chai, and ends with the zesty kick of ginger and lemon. The use of egg white creates an innocent and smooth mouthfeel, while the garam masala and gold leaf add a layer of sophistication that might seem precocious for such a sweet and welcoming drink. Enjoy this cocktail as an homage to the shared yet distinct histories of the regions it represents.

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