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Saigon Coffee Silk recipe.

Saigon Coffee Silk takes a Vietnamese-inspired direction, with coffee intensity, condensed silk and dark aromatic sweetness. It gives the drink a clearer sense of place than a generic modern cocktail.

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Saigon Coffee Silk

Description

Saigon Coffee Silk takes its cue from Saigon, using Rum, Coffee syrup, Condensed milk liqueur, whole egg. Serve well chilled to create a cocktail with a specific cultural mood rather than a vague flavour idea.

The serve works because it has contrast: a recognisable lead flavour, a balancing citrus or aromatic note, and enough lift to keep the drink clean. It is designed to feel modern, photogenic and easy to understand from the first sip.

Use it as part of a world-cocktail menu, a country-themed party, or a tasting flight where each drink tells a small story about place, colour and occasion.

Ingredients

  • 40 ml Rum
  • 20 ml Coffee syrup
  • 10 ml Condensed milk liqueur
  • 1 piece Whole Egg (or vegan foamer)
  • Ice
  • garnish

Equipment needed

Cocktail Shaker – Used to chill, dilute and integrate the cocktail before serving. Muddler – Useful for gently pressing herbs, fruit or sugar when building the drink. Fine Mesh Strainer – Use for a polished double-strain when citrus, fruit or herbs are shaken.

Instructions

  1. Warm the serving glass with hot water, then discard the water.
  2. Add the spirit, sweetener and citrus or spice elements to the glass.
  3. Top with hot water, coffee, cider or wine as required and stir gently.
  4. Garnish neatly and serve while warm.

Recommended glassware

Irish Coffee Glass
Irish Coffee Glass (recommended)

A heatproof handled glass for hot cocktails.

180–300 ml Handled heatproof glass.

Best for: Irish Coffee, Hot Toddy, spiked hot chocolate, warm winter cocktails.

Garnish: Great for grated nutmeg, whipped cream, cinnamon, and citrus peel.

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. 9% ABV 0.2 units 255 kcal Fresh ice Mocktail option
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