Jordan Flights 45 Lemon Grass Lychee Martini Recip

Lychees, on the other hand, are just starting to show their red, bumpy faces to the Western world. What the Chinese have known for over 2,000 years is that the heart of the lychee is what really matters. Peel away the rough exterior of the lychee and its true beauty is revealed; a floral scented, citrusy sweet, heart-shaped fruit with a grape-like texture. So desired was this delicacy that, as early as the first century AD, northern Chinese imperial courts would send swift horse teams to import lychees from their native southern China. It’s also said that the downfall of the Chinese emperor, Hsuan Tsung (756 AD), can be attributed to the lychee. It seems Hsuan Tsung was in love with Lady Yang, who in turn had a passion for the lychee. The expense of the lychee-fetching courier service necessary to satisfy his lover’s fervor became too much for the empire; ultimately causing its ruin. Where the emperor may have failed, the lychee went on to become a symbol of love and devotion.
Lemon grass, with its fresh-mown-hay-with-lemons fragrance and flavor, has long been an essential ingredient in Southeast Asian cooking. With the increasing demand for authentic Vietnamese [link widoczny dla zalogowanych], Malaysian and, especially, Thai cuisines, this tropical perennial grass is steadily gaining popularity on today’s menus. So popular in fact, that fresh lemon grass is readily available in the produce department of most grocery stores, now giving consumers an opportunity to use this herb at home.
2 ounces vodka1 ounce Lemon Grass Simple Syrup1 ounce lychee juice (from canned lychees)1 lemon wedge1 lemon twist
Lemon Grass with Lychee. The very essence of this simple phrase evokes images of far-away places. Places that practically flaunt their extraordinary sights and sounds smack-dab in the face of our sometimes pedestrian life. Places where things are done a bit differently. Places with markets and eateries that showcase seemingly exotic foods as every day fare. Such striking images are to be expected. After all, lemon grass and lychee, each an Asian culinary delight, are fairly new arrivals to the Western world’s palate.
It seems the time has finally come for the rest of us to personally experience the allure of the lychee. Paired with lemon grass, this lovely twosome has made this year’s top ten list on the McCormick Flavor Forecast. Chefs love this refreshing, yet delicately fragrant, blending of floral and citrus [link widoczny dla zalogowanych], which is especially exquisite in desserts and beverages. However, you can expect to find the exotic pairing in savory dishes [link widoczny dla zalogowanych], too. This pairing works best when combined with other subtle ingredients, such as with seafood, chicken and salads.
Lemon Grass Simple Syrup
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1 cup sugar1 cup water4 stalks McCormick® Gourmet Collection® Lemon Grass , cut into thirds
For each Lemon Grass Lychee Martini:
Lemon Grass Lychee Martini
For the Simple Syrup, mix sugar, water and lemon grass pieces in small saucepan. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer 10 minutes or until sugar is completely dissolved. Refrigerate 2 hours. Strain. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. (This makes enough simple syrup for 8 martinis.)
Speaking of which, the chefs at McCormick® have been working hard to bring these flavors home to you. Experience lemon grass and lychee for yourself, try these recipes today!
For each Martini, fill cocktail shaker half full with cracked ice. Add vodka, simp

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