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The Ultimate Sugarcane Cocktail and Its Perfect Culinary Companion

Nadia George

July 22, 2024

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Picture this: you're lounging on a sunny patio with a lazy playlist on. All you need to complete the scene is a cocktail in one hand and a plate of food in another. Let’s dive into a cocktail that celebrates sugarcane, with a little help from the bar.

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Ingredients:

Fresh Sugarcane Juice, white rum, Fresh Lime Juice, Homemade Ginger Syrup, A handful of Fresh Mint Leaves, Lemon Pop, Ice Cubes, A sugarcane stick and a wheel of lime to garnish

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Method:

In a cocktail shaker, gently muddle the mint leaves. Pour in the fresh sugarcane juice, dark rum, lime juice and ginger syrup. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously.

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Strain and Serve

Strain the concoction into a highball glass filled with ice. Top off the cocktail with a splash of lemon pop. For a non-alcoholic version, skip the rum, and enjoy a refreshing mocktail. Garnish with a sugarcane stick and a lime wheel.

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Pair with Taco

Ingredients: Shrimp: Marinated in lime, garlic, and chilli, Soft Corn Tortillas, Fresh Avocado Slices, Cabbage Slaw: Tossed in a light vinaigrette, A dollop of Cilantro-Lime Crema

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Method:

Grill or air-fry the shrimp until for five to seven minutes, flipping once in between. Once done, assemble on a taco shell, add avocado and slaw and finish off with a dollop of cilantro-lime crema. These tacos, amazing on their own, can light up any get-together. But with the sugarcane cocktail, it hits all the right spots.