Asia Daisy

Gin and lychee is one of London bartender Wayne Collins's favorite flavor combinations. "In a martini, a punch, a sour or even a sweet, cream-based drink, it just seems to work," he says. More Gin Cocktails

Asia Daisy
Photo: © Tina Rupp
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Ingredients

  • 1 lime, quartered

  • Ice cubes, plus crushed ice

  • 2 ounces gin

  • 3/4 ounce lychee liqueur

  • 3/4 ounce Simple Syrup

  • 3/4 ounce chilled ginger ale

  • 1 fresh or canned lychee and 1 mint sprig, for garnish

Directions

  1. In a cocktail shaker, muddle the lime. Add ice cubes and the gin, lychee liqueur and Simple Syrup and shake briefly. Strain into a crushed-ice-filled red wine glass and stir in the ginger ale. Garnish with the lychee and mint sprig.

Originally appeared: May 2010

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