Eastern Zen Garden

This cocktail is a mix of East Asian flavors and a blend of complex notes that elegantly bring together sweet, sour, and herbal elements in a harmonious sip. With a base of whiskey and a touch of exotic green curry, balanced by the sweet and tropical flavors of mango and lychee, this drink is a delightful concoction served in an Old Fashioned glass with a rim coated in five-spice powder and salt. Ingredients: - 2 oz Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey - 1/2 oz Monin Cucumber Syrup - 3/4 oz Mango Juice - 1/4 oz Lychee Syrup - 1/2 oz Lime Juice - 1/4 tsp Green Curry Paste - 1/4 oz Cointreau - A pinch of Five-Spice Powder - A pinch of Salt - Thai Basil Leaves (for garnish) - Toasted Sesame Seeds (for garnish) Instructions: 1. Prepare the Old Fashioned glass by moistening the rim with a lime wedge and then dipping it into a mix of five-spice powder and salt to coat the edge. 2. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. 3. Add Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey, Monin Cucumber Syrup, mango juice, lychee syrup, lime juice, green curry paste, and Cointreau to the shaker. 4. Shake vigorously until well chilled. 5. Strain the cocktail into the prepared glass filled with ice. 6. Garnish with a sprig of Thai basil and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds. Enjoy the Eastern Zen Garden, a cocktail that takes you on an innovative flavor journey, from the warmth of Tennessee to the heart of Asia.