Redefining Tradition Through Innovation
For generations, Rượu Đế has been enjoyed neat — a proud symbol of Vietnamese craftsmanship and heritage. At Đào Distillery, we’re redefining what this spirit can be. By introducing Rượu Đế into the world of cocktails, we’re blending tradition with creativity, showcasing its smooth, aromatic character in entirely new ways.
Through close collaboration with professional bartenders and mixologists, we’ve discovered that Rượu Đế can elegantly replace vodka in classic cocktails — adding depth, softness, and a subtle rice aroma that elevates every sip. Even more surprising, its delicate botanical notes allow it to stand in for gin, creating a new flavor experience that’s distinctly Vietnamese yet universally refined.
From timeless favorites to bold, original creations, Đào Distillery is leading a new movement — proving that Rượu Đế isn’t just a drink of the past, but the future of craft mixology.
Our Rượu Đế Signature cocktails
Umami Sour
A modern twist on the whiskey sour, this drink combines Rượu Đế, ginger, lime, and a hint of fish sauce reduction for a daring balance of sweet, sour, and savory. Smooth, complex, and deeply satisfying — a perfect showcase of Vietnamese creativity.
Ingredients
2 oz Rượu Đế
1.5 oz fresh lime juice
1 oz simple syrup (adjust to taste)
2-3 dashes of fish sauce (adjust to taste)
1 oz ginger liqueur (or ginger syrup)
1 egg white (optional, for froth)
Ice cubes
Lime peel or a small Thai chili for garnish (optional) signature
Instructions
In a cocktail shaker, combine the rượu đế, lime juice, simple syrup, fish sauce, ginger liqueur, and egg white (if using).
Dry shake (shake without ice) for about 10 seconds to emulsify the egg white and combine the ingredients.
Add ice to the shaker and shake vigorously for another 10-15 seconds.
Strain the cocktail into a chilled coupe or rocks glass.
Garnish with a thin lime peel, seaweed slide, or a small Thai chili for a spicy, aromatic finish.
Đào Blossom Fizz
A refreshing fusion of Rượu Đế, elderflower, raspberry, and jasmine tea syrup— balanced with a touch of citrus and topped with sparkling soda. Light, floral, and celebratory, this cocktail captures the elegance of spring in every sip.
Ingredients
2.0 oz Rượu Đế
1.0 oz elderflower liqueur
0.75 oz lemon juice
1.0 oz jasmine tea syrup
2 oz sparkling water
3 fresh raspberries
Garnish: Edible flowers, lemon wheel, mint sprig
Instructions
Muddle raspberries with jasmine tea syrup in a shaker.
Add rượu đế, elderflower liqueur, and lemon juice.
Shake with ice and double strain into a tall glass filled with ice.
Top with sparkling water.
Garnish with edible flowers, a lemon wheel, and a mint sprig.
Hot Tami
A bold and smoky cocktail that plays with contrasts of heat, sour, and sweetness.
Ingredients
2 oz Rượu Đế
0.75 oz tamarind syrup
0.75 oz lime juice
0.5 oz chili-infused honey
0.25 oz mezcal (for rinse)
Garnish: Smoked chili salt rim, charred lime wheel
Instructions
Rinse a rocks glass with mezcal and coat the rim with smoked chili salt.
Shake all other ingredients with ice.
Strain over a large ice cube in the prepared glass.
Garnish with a charred lime wheel.
Calamansi Cane Smash
A refreshing, tropical-style cocktail with a balance of sweet, tart, and rượu đế's unique character.
Ingredients
2 oz Rượu Đế
1 oz fresh sugar cane juice (or substitute with cane syrup if fresh juice is unavailable)
0.75 oz fresh calamansi juice (or lime juice if unavailable)
0.5 oz simple syrup (adjust to taste)
Splash of soda water (optional, for a lighter finish)
Mint leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
In a shaker, combine rượu đế, sugar cane juice, calamansi juice,
and simple syrup.
Add ice and shake vigorously for about 10–15 seconds.
Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
Top with a splash of soda water (optional) and garnish with
mint leaves and a thin calamansi wheel.
Mekong Breeze
A tropical-inspired cocktail that transports you to the Mekong Delta.
Ingredients
2 oz Rượu Đế
1 oz fresh coconut water
0.5 oz calamansi juice
0.5 oz melon liqueur
0.5 oz vanilla bean syrup
Garnish with toasted coconut flakes, fresh melon ball skewer
Instructions
Shake all ingredients with ice until well-chilled.
Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
Garnish with toasted coconut flakes and a fresh melon ball skewer.
The Emperor’s Elixir
A world-famous rượu đế cocktail that embodies the elegance and strength of Vietnam’s national spirit.
Ingredients
2 oz Rượu Đế
0.75 oz passion fruit juice
0.5 oz pandan syrup
0.5 oz ginger liqueur
0.5 oz fresh lime juice
2 dashes aromatic bitters
1 egg white (optional, for silky texture)
Garnish with edible gold flakes, dehydrated lime wheel, and pandan leaf
Instructions
Dry shake all ingredients (without ice) for about 10 seconds.
Add ice and shake again until well-chilled.
Double strain into a chilled coupe glass.
Garnish with a dehydrated lime wheel, a fresh pandan leaf, and a sprinkle of edible gold flakes.
Golden Lotus
A refined and elegant cocktail with floral, citrus, and honeyed notes.
Ingredients
2 oz Rượu Đế
0.75 oz fresh lime juice
0.5 oz honey syrup
0.5 oz ginger liqueur
2 dashes orange bitters
1 egg white
Garnish with edible gold flakes, Thai basil sprig, dehydrated lime wheel
Instructions
Dry shake all ingredients (without ice) for about 10 seconds.
Add ice and shake again until well-chilled.
Double strain into a chilled coupe glass.
Garnish with edible gold flakes, a Thai basil sprig, and a dehydrated lime wheel.
Imperial Dawn
A luxurious, silky cocktail that highlights the bold character of rượu đế with exotic flavors.
Ingredients
2 oz Rượu Đế
0.5 oz pandan syrup
0.75 oz yuzu juice
0.5 oz ginger liqueur2 dashes coconut bitters
1 egg white
Garnish with toasted coconut rim, pandan leaf, jasmine mist
Instructions
Rim a coupe glass with toasted coconut.
Dry shake all ingredients (without ice) for about 10 seconds.
Add ice and shake again until well-chilled.
Double strain into the prepared coupe glass.
Garnish with a toasted coconut rim, pandan leaf and mist with jasmine tea.
Dragon’s Embrace
A vibrant and tropical cocktail that highlights the exotic fruits of Vietnam.
Ingredients
2 oz Rượu Đế
1 oz mango purée
0.75 oz passion fruit juice
0.5 oz lychee liqueur
0.5 oz coconut cream
0.5 oz lime juice
Garnish with fresh mango slice, passion fruit seeds, edible orchid
Instructions
Shake all ingredients with ice until well-chilled.
Strain into a tiki glass filled with crushed ice.
Garnish with a fresh mango slice, passion fruit seeds, and an edible orchid.