Baijiu’s bold flavor pairs surprisingly well with spirits and mixers. Try these crowd-pleasing recipes:
”For Her” — Sweet & Fruity
50ml baijiu (Jiangxiang-style recommended)
25ml orange liqueur
25ml fresh lime juice
15ml simple syrup
”For Him” — Bold & Spirited
50ml baijiu
25ml dark rum
25ml lemon juice
15ml honey syrup
1 egg white
How China’s Youth Reinvent Drinking
1. “Depth Charge” (Baijiu Edition)
China’s answer to the Western cocktail:
How to make it: Drop a shot of baijiu into a pint of beer. Watch the bubbles erupt like an underwater volcano.
Why it’s a hit: The beer’s crispness tames baijiu’s fiery kick, while the combo rockets you to buzzed bliss.
2. “Five-Toxin Bomb”
A chaotic blend of baijiu, green tea, beer, Red Bull, and herbal Jingjiu (a Chinese medicinal liquor Or bitter herbal spirit).
The game: Gather friends for cards—whoever loses takes a swig of this “party grenade.”
The magic: The tea’s sweetness and Red Bull’s fruity punch disguise the burn, delivering a club-ready high.
