Spiced cocktails take the spotlight this World Cocktail Day (13 May) with Lee Kum Kee’s inventive drink collection featuring its new trio of chili sauces: ‘Makrut Lime Leaf Chili Sauce’, ‘Sesame Chili Sauce’, and ‘Yuzu Chili Sauce’. Known for its authentic Asian flavors, the brand now extends its culinary reach into mixology, offering cocktails and a mocktail that blend heat, depth, and citrus-forward complexity.
To start, the ‘Tangy Yuzu-Tini’ pairs spiced rum and lime juice with the zing of ‘Yuzu Chili Sauce’. Next, the ‘Smoked Sesame Sizzle’ combines scotch whisky with the nutty warmth of ‘Sesame Chili Sauce’. For those seeking boldness, the ‘Fiery Makrut-Rita’ delivers a spiced twist on the margarita using ‘Makrut Lime Leaf Chili Sauce’. Finally, the ‘Nutty Cocoa-Chilli’ mocktail blends cocoa and sesame spice, offering a dessert-friendly finish.
Altogether, the collection showcases how Lee Kum Kee’s chili sauces can elevate modern beverages an spark creativity within the kitchen.
Image Credit: Lee Kum Kee