Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsAster CafeRoka Recipe

Roka Recipe

Inspired by Aster Cafe
Time45m
Serves1

Ginger Gin syrup, Mathilde lemon Cassis, Cocchi Americano.

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Ingredients

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Syrup

Cocktail

Method

Syrup Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare Ginger

    Peel and slice the fresh ginger into thin pieces.

  2. 2

    Combine Ingredients

    In a medium saucepan, combine the sliced ginger, granulated sugar, and water.

  3. 3

    Dissolve Sugar

    Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved.

  4. 4

    Simmer

    Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 20 minutes to infuse the ginger flavor.

  5. 5

    Strain Syrup

    Remove from heat and allow the syrup to cool. Strain the syrup through a fine mesh sieve into a clean jar.

  6. 6

    Store Syrup

    Store the ginger syrup in the refrigerator until ready to use.

Cocktail Preparation

  1. 7

    Mix Ingredients

    In a cocktail shaker, add the ginger gin syrup, Mathilde lemon cassis, Cocchi Americano, and fresh lemon juice.

  2. 8

    Shake Cocktail

    Fill the shaker with ice cubes and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.

  3. 9

    Strain into Glass

    Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass.

  4. 10

    Garnish

    Garnish with a twist of lemon peel on top.

  5. 11

    Serve

    Serve immediately and enjoy your Roka cocktail!

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