Name: Monsoon Rain (Cocktail)
Prep time: 10 min
Ingredients: 2 oz gin; ¾ oz lemongrass-makrut lime leaf syrup ((see link to our recipe below)); ¾ oz coconut-cardamom syrup ((see link to our recipe below)); ¼ oz ginger juice ((or ginger syrup)); ¼ oz lime juice; large ice cube; ice ((for shaker)); optional: makrut lime (kaffir lime) leaf garnish

Monsoon Rain

By Charlie

Published Feb. 16, 2026

This cocktail is a CH-Kitchen original, inspired by the flavors of Thailand and South Asia. The drink features notes of lemongrass, coconut, ginger, lime, and cardamom, paired with gin. It drinks smoothly with a hint of spice. This cocktail is served best in a rocks glass with a large cube of ice.

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Monsoon Rain (Cocktail)

Prep Time10

Servings: 1 drink

Equipment

shaker
rocks glass, chilled

Ingredients

2 oz gin
¾ oz lemongrass-makrut lime leaf syrup (see link to our recipe below)
¾ oz coconut-cardamom syrup (see link to our recipe below)
¼ oz ginger juice (or ginger syrup)
¼ oz lime juice
large ice cube
ice (for shaker)
optional: makrut lime (kaffir lime) leaf garnish

Instructions

Add the gin, lemongrass-makrut lime leaf syrup, coconut-cardamom cordial, ginger juice, and lime juice to a shaker with ice and shake for 10 seconds.
Strain the mixture into a chilled rocks glass filled with a large ice cube.
Add optional makrut lime leaf garnish if desired.

Notes

See the recipe for lemongrass-makrut lime leaf syrup here.
See the recipe for coconut-cardamom syrup here.
To make fresh ginger syrup, dice a medium-sized piece of fresh ginger and chop into fine pieces using a food processor. Place the pieces in a strainer and press with a spoon or muddler to drain juice into a bowl. Run the juice through a piece of cheese cloth to further strain. Dilute 1:1 with water.