Refreshing with an tropical edge
A simple yet characterful highball that highlights the sweet, sour and lightly spiced profile of Bandoeng’22 Spiced Tamarind Liqueur. Fresh lime and sparkling soda create an easy-drinking serve with a refreshing tropical edge, while a small pinch of sea salt enhances the tamarind’s natural depth and complexity. Perfect for sunny terraces, casual serves and modern Asian-inspired cocktail menus.
Ingredients
- 40 ml Bandoeng’22 Spiced Tamarind Liqueur
- 120 ml soda water (or light tonic water)
- 10 ml fresh lime juice
Glassware
Highball glass
Garnish
- Lime wheel
- Optional pinch of sea salt
Method
- Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
- Add Bandoeng’22 Spiced Tamarind Liqueur and fresh lime juice.
- Top with soda water or light tonic water.
- Stir briefly to combine.
- Garnish with a lime wheel and optionally a small pinch of sea salt.
Flavor Profile
Fresh, light and citrus-driven with sweet-sour tamarind notes, subtle spices and a clean sparkling finish.
Why Tamarind Works in a Highball
Tamarind naturally combines fruity sweetness with refreshing acidity, making it ideal for long drinks and highballs. In this serve, the tamarind profile becomes bright and thirst-quenching, while the spices add extra complexity without overpowering the drink. More about tamarind.
Bartender Notes
- Using tonic water instead of soda adds extra bitterness and structure.
- A small pinch of sea salt softens the acidity and enhances the umami-like character of tamarind.
- Works well as a low-threshold signature serve for Asian restaurants, terraces and summer cocktail menus.
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