South China Sea Recipe

Name: South China Sea
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Lemon grass simple syrup; 1 cup palm sugar, coconut sugar, or jaggery.; 1 stalk of lemon grass; 1 cup water; 1 tablespoon vodka; South China Sea cocktail; 1 1/2 ounces vodka (I prefer the flavor of potato vodka but YMMV); 1 1/2 ounces Dolin dry vermouth; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon lemon grass simple syrup (add more if a sweeter drink is desired); 2 slices of fresh ginger root, peeled and lightly bruised with a knife blade

Servings: persons

Lemon grass simple syrup
1 cup palm sugar, coconut sugar, or jaggery.
1 stalk of lemon grass
1 cup water
1 tablespoon vodka
South China Sea cocktail
1 1/2 ounces vodka (I prefer the flavor of potato vodka but YMMV)
1 1/2 ounces Dolin dry vermouth
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon grass simple syrup (add more if a sweeter drink is desired)
2 slices of fresh ginger root, peeled and lightly bruised with a knife blade

1
Chop the lemon grass into small pieces.
2
Melt the sugar, water and lemon grass together over low heat. Simmer for ten minutes, then turn off the heat and allow the lemon grass to steep in the sugar syrup for an hour or more. The syrup will be dark brown in color.
3
Strain the syrup into a clean jar, discarding the solids. Add the vodka--this will prevent the syrup from becoming moldy. Refrigerate--it will keep for many weeks.
4
fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add vodka, vermouth, lemon juice, and simple syrup and one of the two slices of ginger root.
5
Shake well and strain into a chilled martini glass. Add a fresh slice of ginger to the glass as a garnish.

215

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Lemon grass simple syrup, 1 cup palm sugar, coconut sugar, or jaggery., 1 stalk of lemon grass, 1 cup water, and more.

Yes, South China Sea falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

South China Sea

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Variations & substitutions

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