Skip to content
Wine trips in China · code WINESILKROAD →

Spirits

Chrysanthemum Whisky Highball

Chinese whisky lengthened with chilled chrysanthemum tea, a classic of Chinese tea culture.

Chrysanthemum Whisky Highball: Chinese whisky highball with a dried chrysanthemum flower
  • GlassHighball
  • GarnishA lemon twist or a dried chrysanthemum flower
  • DifficultyEasy
  • StrengthMedium
Make it for1 drink

Ingredients

  • 40 mlChinese malt whisky (or another malt whisky)
  • 120 mlchrysanthemum tea, brewed and chilled
  • 5 mlhoney syrup (optional)

Method

  1. 1Fill a highball glass with ice.
  2. 2Add the whisky and the honey syrup, if using.
  3. 3Top with the chrysanthemum tea and stir gently.

Tasting note

Delicate and floral, with the malt in the background.

Pairs with

Roast duck, grilled fish

Please drink responsibly. Wine Silk Road recipes are for adults of legal drinking age.