Mmmmm…. A recent trip to Vietnam on 11th Street (Just south of the police station on Vine) has left me craving a certain concoction. I’ve always found lemon grass in Asian meals to be a welcome addition. My tongue-a-starts-a-tinglin’ when I find it on my plate; when used properly it really can bring a meal from good to excellent. So when browsing Vietnam’s drink menu I was happily surprised by this item. I was even happIERily surprised when I took my first sip. Delish! Simple and not too sweet. Not that the food wasn’t good either, but this drink made a lasting impression…
Probably because I only had one.
Hah. Now we all know if I had been slinging back drinks out of some Tiki Man’s head… well this post might not exist. It would be replaced with “The Wonders of Advil: 5 Ways to Slay that Hangover.”
As I’ve been searching online to procure you biddies a recipe, it seems that everyone makes it differently. OR adds items I just find unnecessary, Cocounut rum? Rhubarb syrup??? Um, no thank you.
I guess the best way to get the recipe is to moisy on down to Vietnam and order one for yourself!!
Directly from the Staff of Vietnam:
- Absolut Kurant vodka
- Cointreau
- Lime juice
Unsure of the amounts of each. Enjoy.