The drink is closer to a “crusta,” a combination of spirit, lemon juice, sugar, and bitters served from a cocktail glass with a sugared rim. While that template has been around since at least ...

2 oz. gin 0.75 oz. lemon juice 0.75 oz. orgeat (almond syrup) 2 dashes Angostura Bitters Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker, add ice, and shake good and hard for eight to 10 seconds.

The multisensory cocktail, created almost 13 years ago, revolutionised Hong Kong’s bar scene with its unique blend of flavours and visual appeal.