Philippe Khallins
At Mission Chinese Food in New York City, Sam Anderson mixes coconut milk with gin and serves the drink in small soup bowls because the flavors are reminiscent of Thai tom kha gai soup. This mocktail variation is rich, creamy and incredibly aromatic.Slideshow:More Easy Cocktail RecipesThis recipe originally appeared in theFood & Wine 2016 Cocktailsbook.
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In a medium saucepan, combine one 13 2/3-ounce can unsweetened coconut milk, 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, 1/4 cup minced fresh ginger, 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh lemongrass, 1 1/2 small dried Tianjin (Chinese red) chiles and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook over moderate heat until simmering, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and add 1/4 cup kaffir lime leaves. Let cool, transfer to a jar and refrigerate overnight. Strain through a cheesecloth-lined sieve into another jar and refrigerate for up to 1 week. Makes about 13 ounces.