[Recipe] Crimes for Likes by Nicole Slater of Pontiac (Hong Kong)

Created by Nicole Slater of Hong Kong's legendary dive bar, Pontiac, her cocktail creation is infused with nostalgia, tea, and her unique third culture experience.

Ingredients:

23ml Light Rum 

23ml Gin

23ml Strawberry Oolong Tea Cordial*

23ml Fresh lemon juice

2 drops Vegan foamer

Strawberry powder* (topping)

*Make the Strawberry Oolong Tea Cordial:

340g strawberry tops (with leaves)

4 teabags of Oolong tea

50g of lemon peels

400g white sugar

Place strawberry tops, teabags, lemon peels, and white sugar into a sealable bag. Sous vide (54°C) for 1 hour or until sugar dissolves.

*Make the Strawberry Powder: 

Grind up a small quantity (50g) of freeze-dried strawberries. Refrigerate excess powder in an airtight container.

Method:

Dry shake, then wet shake all ingredients to create a foamy. head. Double strain into a Nick & Nora glass. Garnish with dusting of strawberry powder.