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Vietnamese Delight Recipe

Ignite your next party with the Vietnamese Delight! This unique cocktail blends the unexpected sweetness of pomelo with the savory kick of fish sauce, creating a conversation-starting experience. A perfect blend of sweet, tart, and savory, this easy 5-minute cocktail recipe is guaranteed to impress.

Prep Time 2 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Calories 159.9 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Vietnamese Delight

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How to Make Vietnamese Delight

  1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
  2. Add 1.5 oz vodka, 1 oz Cointreau, 1 oz fresh pomelo juice, and 0.75 oz Amaretto to the shaker.
  3. Close the lid tightly and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until well-chilled.
  4. Rub a lime wedge around the rim of a chilled cocktail glass.
  5. Dip the rim of the glass in a shallow dish of ground cinnamon.
  6. Strain the cocktail mixture into the prepared glass.
  7. Carefully float 0.5 tsp of fish sauce on top of the cocktail. (Use the back of a spoon to gently pour it slowly).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

4g

Fat

0g

Carbs

2g

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