Shaken or Stirred? Conversation-Starting Cocktail Recipes from Superfly

I love having people over for food and drinks. There’s something extra special about welcoming friends into your home, as opposed to meeting them at a restaurant. It’s as if you’ve taken your friendship to a new level.

But of course, if you’re going to play host, you’ll also need to play chef and bartender. Don’t get me wrong, I love a great bottle of wine and cold beer, but if you really want to take your party planning to the next level, knowing how to make some killer cocktails will doubtlessly come in handy.

We’ve asked the mixologists over at Superfly for some cocktail recipes that’ll impress guests and strike up interesting conversations.

Superfly is known for their modern take on traditional Sichuan cuisine, as well as their over the top innovative cocktails that require some pretty sophisticated bar equipment. But fret not! They’ve simplified these for our readers, and everything can be made with a basic mixology set that any cocktail lover should have at home.

Yuzu Hi 柚子嗨

•  40ml Yuzu Shochu
•  20ml Taro Shochu
•  Top with Soda Water
•  Garnish with Grapefruit Peel

Use a highball glass to build this cocktail: Add yuzu shochu and taro shochu over ice, give the liquid a good stir, then top with soda water and garnish with a grapefruit peel.

S.L.S G&T 咸柠七汤力饮

•  45ml Gin
•  1 piece Chinese salty lime
•  5ml Lemon juice
•  5ml Simple syrup
•  90ml tonic water

Use a highball glass to build this cocktail: Add gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup over ice, give the liquid a good stir, then top with tonic water and garnish with a Chinese salty lime.

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