Nuoc Mia
A fresh Vietnamese sugarcane juice often served with kumquat.
- 8 ozfresh sugarcane juice(pressed)
- 2 tbspkumquat juice(or lime)
- sugarcane stickgarnish
- 1Fill a glass with ice cubes.
- 2Pour fresh sugarcane juice over ice.
- 3Add kumquat or lime juice.
- 4Stir gently to combine.
- 5Serve with a sugarcane stick.
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Nuoc Mia, or Vietnamese sugarcane juice, is a beloved street drink throughout Vietnam, where sugarcane has been cultivated for centuries. The drink is made by pressing fresh sugarcane stalks through hand-cranked or motorized crushers, often with a squeeze of calamansi lime. Street vendors selling nuoc mia from mobile carts are an iconic sight in Vietnamese cities. The drink represents the vibrant street food culture that defines Vietnamese urban life.
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