Cocktail recipe

Gochujang Margarita recipe.

A characterful cocktail built around rye whiskey, passionfruit liqueur and orange wine syrup, finished with a clean, memorable lift.

Cocktail recipe 5 mins Mocktail option

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Gochujang Margarita

Description

Gochujang Margarita is built around rye whiskey, passionfruit liqueur, orange wine syrup, giving it a clear identity from the first sip. It belongs to the bright agave family of drinks, where citrus, salt and fruit can make tequila or mezcal feel sharp, sunny and sociable.

What makes it great is the balance: the base brings structure, the fruit or aromatic element gives personality, and the chilled serve keeps everything crisp. It has enough theatre for a cocktail menu but remains simple enough for a confident home bartender.

It is especially good at the start of a relaxed evening, when you want something expressive without making the drink feel heavy.

Ingredients

45 ml Rye whiskey
15 ml Passionfruit Liqueur
10 ml Orange Wine Syrup
2 dashes Bitters
Ice

Equipment needed

Bar Spoon – Used to stir the drink smoothly with ice before serving.

Instructions

Add the liquid ingredients to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
Shake hard for 12 to 15 seconds until the drink is properly chilled.
Fine strain into the prepared glass over fresh ice or served straight up.
Garnish to echo the main flavour and serve immediately.

Recommended glassware

Lowball Glass

Lowball Glass (recommended)

A short, sturdy glass for spirit-forward cocktails served over ice.

180–300 ml Short, wide, heavy-bottomed tumbler.

Best for: Old Fashioned, Negroni, Boulevardier, Whiskey Sour over ice, Rusty Nail.

Garnish: Great for orange twists, cherries, and large clear ice cubes.

Coupe Glass

Coupe Glass

An elegant stemmed glass for shaken or stirred cocktails served up.

Useful alternative if the primary glass is not available.

120–240 ml Stemmed glass with a broad shallow bowl.

Best for: Daiquiri, Sidecar, Manhattan served up, Gimlet, Clover Club.

Garnish: Great for expressed citrus peels, cherries, and small edible flowers.

Quick facts

5 mins Easy Approx. 16% ABV 0.3 units 255 kcal Fresh ice Mocktail option