Lindsay Jang is half of the duo behind the hip Hong Kong hotspot and fantastic restaurant Yardbird. As proprietor of this must visit eatery known for its brilliant Japanese food, excellent cocktails and supremely cool atmosphere, she’s extremely well placed to give advice on how to make sure you have a great night out. Here, she not only gives us the recipe for Yardbird’s most popular cocktail, but also puts together her key components for a brilliant night out on the tiles.
Yardbird’s Signature Cocktail: Chu Hi
INGREDIENTS:
- 90 milliliters Sengetsu Kawabe Kome Shochu, Measured
- 90 milliliters Squeezed Grapefruit, Squeezed
METHOD:
1. Fill 300 mL glass with ice
2. Measure 90 mL Sengetsu Kawabe Kome Shochu into glass
3. Place glass under juicer and fill with the juice of 1/2 – 1 grapefruit
Lindsay Jang Answers Kotur’s Questions:
Why do people love your Chu Hi cocktail?
What makes a great restaurant and / or Bar?
Amazing food and great hospitality.
What are some of your favourite bars and restaurants around the world?
Yakitori Totto, Balthazar and La Esquina in NY are all excellent, and I love any brasserie in Paris. All the outdoor, healthy spots in LA are great; basically I love any establishment with good quality product and a fun environment. I like to explore and try new spots.
Which outfit do you never fail to have fun in?