# Oriental Ale
An Asian-inspired vodka cocktail featuring fresh lemongrass and ginger notes, creating a refreshing and exotic drink experience.
# Preparation Time
- Prep: 5 mins
- Total: 5 mins
- Servings: 1
# Ingredients
- 60 ml Magic Moments lemongrass and ginger vodka
- 20 ml sugar syrup
- 15 ml lime juice
- Fresh lemongrass stalk
- Ginger ale, for topping
- Crushed ice
- Mint sprig (for garnish)
# Instructions
1. Prepare glass:
- Take a highball glass
- Add fresh lemongrass
- Muddle gently to release oils
2. Build cocktail:
- Add vodka (60 ml)
- Pour in sugar syrup (20 ml)
- Add lime juice (15 ml)
- Fill glass with crushed ice
- Stir well to combine
3. Finish and garnish:
- Top with ginger ale
- Garnish with fresh lemongrass
- Add a mint sprig
- Serve immediately
# Notes
- Use fresh lemongrass for best aromatic results
- Can adjust sugar syrup to taste
- Ensure ice is properly crushed for optimal dilution
- Can substitute regular vodka with added ginger syrup if specialty vodka unavailable
- Stir gently to maintain carbonation of ginger ale
> [!NOTE] Source
> [Oriental Ale Recipe](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXpJVP_Jrgs)