Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa, Muscat’s Chow Mee restaurant reflects a melting pot of influences from the streets of Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam and Thailand. Its drinks are just as exciting as the food, and one of the popular drinks served is the Ma-Li Cocktail (known as “jasmine flower” in Thai). Ma-Li is a refreshing drink with jasmine and strawberry flavors, along with a hint of juniper. If you’re looking to add some adventure to your next happy hour, try making this delectable drink.

Ma-Li Cocktail

Ingredients:

• 25ml or 1 1/2 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice

• 30ml or 2 tbsp Sugar Syrup

• 60ml or 4 tbsp Jasmine Tea

• 80ml or 5 1/2 tbsp of Gin Gordon’s infused with Strawberry (infuse the Gin with strawberries for some time before preparation)

Directions:

• Pour all the ingredients into a shaker (you can use a protein shaker too).

• Fill it with ice cubes and shake gently.

• Fill half a glass with ice cubes.

• Pour the mixture into a glass by using a strainer.

• Top up the cocktail with crushed ice.

• Garnish with edible flowers and strawberry slices.

For more information, visit the hotel’s website and follow them on Instagram: @shangrilabarraljissahresort

[Image courtesy of Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa, Muscat]

Kamala Kirk is a University of Southern California graduate and has been an editor/writer for more than a decade. She has written for E! Online, Total Beauty, TravelAge West, Malibu Times Magazine, and many more. She resides in Los Angeles and is a proud pug mom. Follow her on Instagram: @kamalakirk