TASTE
REFLECT
Reclining on a lounger on
powder white sands, the
azure seas stretch out in
front of you and there’s not
a cloud in the sky. Things
couldn’t get much better.
Lazily you stretch out your
hand to the table nearby
to reach for your drink
— a classic martini. Cue
screeching brakes and the
noise of a car crash. This is
not the refreshing central
character of this scene.
Replay. The sandy beach,
the azure waves, the hand
stretching for your drink —
this time it’s a tall highball
glass, the exterior misted
with condensation, an errant
drip revealing a muddle of
vibrant fresh mint, sweet
sugar and the comfort of
white rum within: all the
makings of a mojito, the
drink that hits the right
spot. The right drink with a
perfect sense of place.
CREATE
R I G H T: Building a mojito
masterpiece. Lime and mint
form the base of the mojito,
complemented by aromatic
lemongrass , topped up with
sugar and ice ; with a good
measure of rum to bring the
fun to the fiesta
B E L O W L E F T: Ko Phi
Phi in Thailand, a destination
made for the enjoyment of a
perfectly crafted cocktail
Your emotions are also at play when your mouth is working, according to Asian
spirit specialists Proof & Company. This is partly about the occasion, and partly
about the location. As such, they say, a good bartender should always be able to
match both the time and the location with the perfect drink, that will help to form a
lasting memory of the experience.
From the classic to the tiki, cocktails come in many guises: and while the
martini is not a typical choice for a beach drink, you would no more order a
piña colada in a rooftop city bar. But swap the drinks and their locations, and
the combination is perfect. Unfortunately, with the over use of pr