Osmanthus Fermented Rice Iced Americano(桂花酒酿冰美式)

Lightly sweet & refreshing ・ Perfect for summer

Ingredients

  • 30–40 ml espresso
  • 3 tablespoons fermented rice wine (jiuniang)
  • A pinch of dried osmanthus flowers
  • 1 cup of ice cubes

Steps

  1. Add the fermented rice wine to a glass and gently press it slightly with a spoon so it settles at the bottom.
  2. Sprinkle in a small pinch of dried osmanthus flowers.
  3. Fill the glass with ice cubes and add cold water until about 70% full.
  4. Slowly pour the espresso over the top to create natural layers.
  5. Stir before drinking — the rice aroma pairs wonderfully with the coffee aroma.

Tips

  • For a fresher taste, replace the cold water with sparkling water.
  • Fermented rice wine is naturally sweet, so extra sugar is usually unnecessary.
  • For a prettier presentation, add a slice of lemon on the rim or sprinkle extra osmanthus flowers on top.