Stephen King's The Shining was a great novel and a captivating movie and who can forget "REDRUM." At the Elizabeth Restaurant in Manhattan you can have a little fun and order a REDRUM in a low, guttural voice. An original drink of the establishment, this is a very interesting mix of Mekhong from Thailand, roses, cherries and eggs. It seems like a very syrupy mix but also notice that there are 2 1/2 shots of Mekhong to lighten that up. If you haven't figured it out, "REDRUM" is "MURDER" backwards, but this cocktail is anything but homicidal.
Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 shots Mekhong
- 1/2 cap rose syrup
- 6 brandy cherries
- 1 oz egg whites
- 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- sprinkle nutmeg
- rose petal for garnish
Preparation:
- Coat martini glass with rose syrup.
- Muddle brandy cherries and add egg whites, fresh lime juice, simple syrup and shake -- no ice.
- Add ice and Mekhong -- shake again.
- Pour into martini glass and sprinkle nutmeg on top and garnish with rose petal.
