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Baijiu

Sour Plum Highball

Two summer classics of China in one glass: baijiu and sour plum drink.

Sour Plum Highball: dark sour plum drink with baijiu and soda in a tall glass with a dried plum
  • GlassHighball
  • GarnishA sprig of mint
  • DifficultyEasy
  • StrengthLight
Make it for1 drink

Ingredients

  • 30 mllight aroma baijiu
  • 120 mlChinese sour plum drink (suanmeitang), chilled

Method

  1. 1Fill a highball glass with ice.
  2. 2Pour in the baijiu, then the sour plum drink.
  3. 3Stir gently.

Tasting note

Sweet, sour and slightly smoky, refreshing and easy.

Pairs with

Hot pot, grilled skewers

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

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