Async's Almond Water
Scaled for 1 serving. A refreshing Collins variation, this drink is a nod to the vital 'almond water' found within the Backrooms. It offers a cool, crisp respite from the existential dread, with a subtle complexity that hints at the strange reality of the Async Research Institute.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Blanco rum
- 0.75 oz Lime juice
- 0.75 oz Orgeat
- 3 slices Cucumber
- 4 oz Soda water
Instructions
- In a Collins glass, muddle the cucumber slices gently.
- Add blanco rum, lime juice, and orgeat to the glass.
- Fill the glass with ice and stir briefly to combine.
- Top with soda water.
- Stir gently once more to integrate.
Glassware: Japanese-style highball glass
Garnish: A long, thin cucumber ribbon, spiraling down the inside of the glass.
History
This Collins-style drink takes inspiration from the crucial almond water of the Backrooms. It's a twist on the classic formula, using orgeat for its signature almond notes and muddled cucumber to add a fresh, almost sterile quality that mirrors the disquieting cleanliness of some Backrooms spaces. It's the perfect sipper for when you're trying to keep your composure in an impossible situation.