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Do-it-Your-Own Tanduay Cocktails to Usher in Luck for the Chinese New Year
Also known as the Lunar New Year, it marks the beginning of a calendar year that bases its months on moon cycles. This tradition dates as far back as the 14th Century BC during the glory days of the Shang Dynasty in China . This year, the festivities will begin on the eve of Jan. 31 , and unlike the Western Calendar's New Year's Day, the celebration lasts for two weeks.
A big part of the tradition is preparing certain dishes with specific intentions of bringing luck and prosperity such as spring rolls that resemble bars of gold, longevity noodles or , or whole fish known as or "big fish".
To liven up the celebrations even more, whether people celebrate with family and friends or on a quiet night at home, here are some delish holiday cocktails people can try making on their own. These cocktails are inspired by the multi-awarded lucky spirits and .
1.5 oz Tanduay Asian Rum Silver
3 oz Pineapple Juice
2 oz Cranberry Juice
Lime peel and cherry for garnish
In a cocktail shaker, pour in all ingredients together with ice. Shake to your heart's content and transfer into a rock glass. Garnish with lime and cherry.
1 oz Tanduay Asian Rum Silver
1 oz Tanduay Asian Rum Gold
1 oz Lime Juice
0.75 oz Brown Sugar Syrup
Pour in the ice, rum, lime juice, and sugar syrup into a cocktail shaker. Shake until chilled. Double strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with lime peel.
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