Asha Combes
The Aviary Perth
Jamu Tonic
Glassware
Tall
GARNISH
Garnish lemon peel rose & mint leaves
INGREDIENTS
30ml Sipsmith London Dry
45 bianco Vermouth
20ml Jamu Tonic
20ml lemon juice
10ml sugar syrup
Dash bitters
METHOD
Shaken
THE STORY BEHIND THE COCKTAIL NAME
I was recently in Bali wandering the markets when I came across a local tincture. This cocktail is inspired by Jamu - a balinese health tonic. It originally is used as medicine said to purify the blood, detox the liver and fight off bacteria. What a healthy ""drink"". This is made from whole ginger, whole tumeric, black pepper and coconut sugar (all organic). I spend the rest of the trip walking down to the markets before going out surfing in Changu, feeling rehydrated and fresh for the day. It got me thinking (as I was enjoying the nightlife every night) why am I having Bintangs/ sugary drinks rather than mixing with things that made me feel great! So here we have it, a liver tonic mixed with a London gin to enhance the original use of gin-medicine. The Bright yellow drink shines health and sunshine.