Apr 8, 2023
Beach House Special, Gundruk Sour
Beach house presents you the new historic drink, Gundruk sour. Made from gundruk and some rum, this might just hit it good.
The Gundruk Sour is a revolutionary cocktail that bridges Nepal's rich culinary heritage with modern mixology. This innovative drink transforms gundruk, a traditional fermented leafy green vegetable, into a sophisticated cocktail experience that surprises and delights.
Ingredients
- •2 oz Premium aged rum
- •1 oz Fresh gundruk-infused syrup
- •0.75 oz Fresh lime juice
- •0.5 oz Simple syrup
- •1 Egg white (optional, for foam)
- •2 dashes Angostura bitters
- •Ice cubes
- •Dried gundruk leaf for garnish
How to Make It
- 1.Prepare gundruk syrup by simmering dried gundruk with sugar and water, then strain and cool.
- 2.Add rum, gundruk syrup, lime juice, simple syrup, and egg white to a cocktail shaker.
- 3.Dry shake (without ice) for 15 seconds to emulsify the egg white.
- 4.Add ice and shake vigorously for another 15 seconds.
- 5.Double strain into a chilled coupe glass.
- 6.Add 2 dashes of bitters on top of the foam.
- 7.Garnish with a dried gundruk leaf.
The Story
Our head mixologist spent six months perfecting this recipe, working closely with local farmers to source the finest gundruk. The result is a drink that tells the story of Nepal's mountains in every sip - earthy, complex, and utterly unique. The fermented notes of gundruk create an umami depth that perfectly balances the rum's sweetness and lime's acidity.
Perfect Pairing
Best enjoyed during sunset hours on our terrace, paired with our house-made papadum chips. The drink's savory notes complement spicy appetizers beautifully.
