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Alcohol, Alcohol Infusions, Cocktails, Cream Infusions, Infusions, ISVA Sous Vide Recipe Collection, Sous Vide Infused Alcohol, Sous Vide Infusions, Sous Vide Recipes
Info: How do you make the most delicious homemade Creme de Cacao better? Add some smoked cream to make it a Smoked Whiskey Cream! This recipe was demonstrated live during our 2022 Sous Vide Summit. It's super simple and will keep your family and friends warm all winter long. These are both great served simply over ice after dinner or mixed into a cocktail.
Sous Vide Creme de Cacao and Smoked Whiskey Cream Recipe
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Alcohol, Drink, ISVA Sous Vide Recipe Collection, Sous Vide Beer, Sous Vide Drink , Sous Vide Recipes
Info: In this sous vide porter recipe, Doug shows you how to create an amazing beer using your circulator, keeping your mash temperature steady throughout.
Sous Vide Porter Beer Recipe
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Alcohol, Alcohol Infusions, Cocktails, ISVA Sous Vide Recipe Collection, Sous Vide Drink , Sous Vide Infused Alcohol, Sous Vide Infused Bourbon, Sous Vide Infusions, Sous Vide Recipes
Info: This is one of my favorite sous vide infusions. It takes an American classic dessert and shifts it into your cocktail glass!
Apple Pie Infused Sous Vide Bourbon Old Fashioned Recipe
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Alcohol, Alcohol Infusions, Barrel Aging, Cocktails, Gin, Infusions, Sous Vide, Sous Vide Infused Alcohol, Sous Vide Infused Gin, Sous Vide Infusions
Info: You can make nice versions of aged cocktails in a few hours with a Mason jar by taking advantage of the quick and easy sous vide process. It does not give the cocktail as much body as aging it for 6 weeks in a barrel, but it still is a satisfying drink.
Barrel Aged Negroni Sous Vide Infusion Recipe
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Alcohol, Alcohol Infusions, Infusions, Rye, Sous Vide, Sous Vide Infused Alcohol, Sous Vide Infused Rye, Sous Vide Infusions
Info: The fruity cherry notes in this infusion complement the spicy rye and tone down its bite. The cinnamon and clove also contribute background flavors to round out the infusion. The resulting infusion can be enjoyed over ice or mixed into cocktails.
Black Cherry Sous Vide Infused Rye Recipe
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Alcohol, Drink, Fizz, Gin
Info: This refreshing fizz drink gets the tartness from the sour apples but you can add some lime or lemon juice if you want it more sour. If you want a sweeter drink you can add a teaspoon or so of agave syrup.
Cucumber and Sour Apple Gin Fizz Recipe
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Alcohol, Bourbon, Cocktails, Drink, Sous Vide, Sous Vide Infused Alcohol, Sous Vide Infused Bourbon, Sous Vide Infused Liqueur, Sous Vide Infusions
Info: This liqueur is perfect when served with dessert or as an after dinner drink over ice. For even more apple flavor I add some Calvados or Apple Jack or for a fun take on a bourbon White Russian add a splash of milk or heavy cream.
Sous Vide Apple Pie Bourbon Liqueur Recipe
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Alcohol, Alcohol Infusions, Infusions, Sous Vide, Sous Vide Infused Alcohol, Sous Vide Infused Wine, Sous Vide Infusions, Wine
Info: Mulled wine is a traditional spiced wine, usually flavored with cinnamon, raisins, orange, and star anise. Using the sous vide infusion process results in a more flavorful, nuanced mulled wine by preventing flavor loss that normally occurs when wine is boiled.
Sous Vide Mulled Wine Infusion Recipe
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Concepts:
Alcohol, Alcohol Infusions, Infusions, Sous Vide, Sous Vide Infused Alcohol, Sous Vide Infused Vodka, Sous Vide Infusions, Vodka
Info: Ground cherries, or golden berries, have a sweet and tart flavor, that makes a flavorful sous vide vodka infusion. I add some nutmeg and ginger to round out the flavors and contribute some spiciness.
Sous Vide Spiced Ground Cherry Infused Vodka Recipe
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Alcohol, Cocktails, Drink, Rye
Info: This cocktail combines the Black Cherry Rye, Cherry Vanilla Bitters, and Luxardo liqueur for a super-intense cherry Manhattan.
Triple Cherry Manhattan Recipe
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Alcohol, Alcohol Infusions, Infusions, Rum, Sous Vide, Sous Vide Infused Rum, Sous Vide Infusions
Info: This infusion always reminds me of eating ripe strawberries and relaxing on the deck. With the basil adding a nice hint of spice to the rum infusion, it goes great in a mojito, rum punch and a fizz.
Sous Vide Strawberry Basil Infused Rum Recipe
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Concepts:
Alcohol, Bourbon, Cocktails, Drink
Info: The Old Fashioned is such a fun drink because you can take it in so many different directions. I use the clementine bourbon in addition to a brown sugar simple syrup to make a rich and flavorful Old Fashioned.
Clementine Brown Sugar Old Fashioned Recipe
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Alcohol, Bitters, Bitters Infusion, Sous Vide, Sous Vide Bitters, Sous Vide Infused Alcohol, Sous Vide Infusions, Vodka
Info: Bitters add aromas to subtly tweak the flavors of cocktails. Classic aromatic bitters infusions have notes of cinnamon, clove, and cardamon while using several bittering agents to round out the flavors.
Sous Vide Classic Aromatic Bitters Infusion Recipe
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Alcohol, Alcohol Infusions, Bourbon, Infusions, Sous Vide, Sous Vide Infused Alcohol, Sous Vide Infused Bourbon, Sous Vide Infusions
Info: This bourbon is flavored with fresh apples and classic apple pie spices like cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. It's a perfect bourbon infusion to sip with dessert or make into a liqueur.
Apple Pie Sous Vide Bourbon Infusion Recipe
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Alcohol, Drink, Fizz, Rum
Info: This rum is infused with sweet strawberries and herby basil making it an ideal fizz to sip on a hot day. I add a little agave syrup for sweetness and lime juice for additional tartness.
Strawberry Basil Rum Fizz Recipe
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Concepts:
Alcohol, Alcohol Infusions, Infusions, Rum, Sous Vide, Sous Vide Infused Alcohol, Sous Vide Infused Rum, Sous Vide Infusions
Info: Rum punch is a strong, fruity drink that is best sipped on the beach! This infusion takes many of the common rum punch flavors and infuses them directly in the rum. I like to
serve the resulting infusion with a splash of orange juice and pineapple juice.
Sous Vide Rum Punch Infusion Recipe
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Concepts:
Alcohol, Alcohol Infusions, Gin, Infusions, Sous Vide, Sous Vide Infused Alcohol, Sous Vide Infused Gin, Sous Vide Infusions
Info: The light, fruity flavors of apples and pears complement the herbal notes from the gin, resulting in a rounded infusion full of flavors. The infused gin is great in martinis and holds up well to other complex cocktails.
Apple and Pear Sous Vide Infused Gin Recipe
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Alcohol, Cocktails, Drink, Vodka
Info: Limoncello is a classic Italian digestif. For this quick cocktail version I combine a simple syrup and a Lemon Infused Vodka. The final product is a little less rounded than the original, but it's still a refreshing drink!
Limoncello Cocktail Recipe
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Concepts:
Alcohol, Alcohol Infusions, Infusions, Sous Vide, Sous Vide Infused Alcohol, Sous Vide Infused Vodka, Sous Vide Infusions, Vodka
Info: I like to mimic an Arnold Palmer by infusing vodka with the lemon and tea flavors, resulting in a flavorful addition to drinks on a hot day. I infuse the lemons first to fully extract their flavors, then add the tea near the end to minimize the bitterness that can be released.
Arnold Palmer Sous Vide Infused Vodka Recipe
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Alcohol, Alcohol Infusions, Infusions, Sous Vide Infused Alcohol, Sous Vide Infused Vodka, Sous Vide Infusions, Vodka
Info: This recipe uses guajillo and chipotle chiles to infuse the vodka with smokey and spicy flavors that complement most Bloody Mary mixes. This vodka is very spicy and made to
be mixed but it can be tweaked for a mellow, sipping style infusion.
Sous Vide Chile Tomato Infused Vodka Recipe
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Concepts:
Alcohol, Alcohol Infusions, Infusions, Sous Vide, Sous Vide Infused Alcohol, Sous Vide Infused Vodka, Sous Vide Infusions, Vodka
Info: The resulting vodka from this orange and vanilla sous vide infusion is citrusy with a deep vanilla backbone. It is awesome in a martini but my favorite is in a Creamsicle, a rich and creamy dessert cocktail.
Sous Vide Orange Vanilla Infused Vodka Recipe
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Concepts:
Alcohol, Alcohol Infusions, Infused Foods, Infusions, Rum, Sous Vide, Sous Vide Infused Alcohol, Sous Vide Infused Rum, Sous Vide Infusions
Info: Infused raisins are easy to make and take on a great flavor from the spiced rum. Both the raisins and the resulting rum infusion taste great and can be used together or separately.
Sous Vide Spiced Rum Infused Raisins Recipe
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Concepts:
Alcohol, Alcohol Infusions, Brandy, Infusions, Sous Vide, Sous Vide Infused Alcohol, Sous Vide Infused Brandy, Sous Vide Infusions
Info: Making your own infusion allows you to produce the exact flavors you are looking for. This peach brandy recipe infuses the sweetness and fruity flavors from ripe peaches into brandy. It also works well with other fruits or berries.
Peach Sous Vide Infused Brandy Recipe
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Concepts:
Alcohol, Alcohol Infusions, Bourbon, Infusions, Sous Vide, Sous Vide Coffee, Sous Vide Infused Alcohol, Sous Vide Infused Bourbon, Sous Vide Infusions
Info: Bourbon holds up wonderfully to the strong flavor of espresso and this infusion results in a rich, bold bourbon that can be used in many different cocktails. For a fun variation you can also add a vanilla bean or cinnamon stick to the infusion.
Espresso Sous Vide Infused Bourbon Recipe
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Alcohol, Alcohol Infusions, Infusions, Whipping Siphon, Whipping Siphon Infusions, Wine
Info: White sangria infused wine is a popular fruity, sweet refreshment. Using the whipping siphon infusion process makes the wine more robust because all the flavor from the fruits is extracted.
White Sangria Infused Wine Recipe
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Concepts:
Alcohol, Alcohol Infusions, Gin, Infusions, Whipping Siphon, Whipping Siphon Infusions
Info: I use a whipping siphon process to quickly infuse gin with tonic flavors, resulting in a tart alcohol that isn't watered down. Infusing grapefruit adds acidity and citrus notes while cinchona bark adds the quinine tonic flavor.
Grapefruit Tonic Infused Gin Recipe
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Concepts:
Alcohol, Alcohol Infusions, Gin, Infusions, Whipping Siphon, Whipping Siphon Infusions
Info: This infusion adds the sweet and tart subtle flavors of cucumber and sour apples to the natural gin taste of juniper and herbs. Enjoy this infused gin over ice with club soda or just a splash of tonic water!
Cucumber and Sour Apple Infused Gin Recipe
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Concepts:
Alcohol, Alcohol Infusions, Infusions, Tequila, Whipping Siphon, Whipping Siphon Infusions
Info: This tropical tasting tequila infusion is fruity and flavorful. The pineapple and kiwi add sweetness with a touch of sour, making the infusion a great liquor to use in sours or margaritas.
Pineapple Kiwi Infused Tequila Recipe
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Concepts:
Alcohol, Alcohol Infusions, Infusions, Rum, Whipping Siphon, Whipping Siphon Infusions
Info: Mojitos are a combination of tart lime and fresh mint combined with simple syrup and sparkling water over ice. By using a mojito-infused rum you can quickly serve up this refreshing cocktail any time!
Mojito Infused Rum Recipe
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Concepts:
Alcohol, Alcohol Infusions, Infusions, Vodka, Whipping Siphon, Whipping Siphon Infusions
Info: I used the whipping siphon to quickly infuse fresh mint and rich cocoa nibs into vodka for a delightful drink. It is great in a martini and adds a lot of nuance to a White Russian.
Chocolate Mint Infused Vodka Recipe
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Concepts:
Alcohol, Alcohol Infusions, Infusions, Vodka, Whipping Siphon, Whipping Siphon Infusions
Info: Lemon infused vodka is a citrusy, flavorful drink and the base for limoncello. By using the whipping siphon to quickly extract the flavors from the lemon peels, the final product is a little less rounded but still so refreshing.
Lemon Infused Vodka Recipe
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Alcohol, Alcohol Infusions, Bourbon, Infusions, Whipping Siphon, Whipping Siphon Infusions
Info: Nitrous oaking is a take on the barrel aging prepared cocktails process by utilizing the whipping siphon. The high pressures draw out the caramel flavors from the toasted oak chips and infuse them into the liquid.
Nitrous Oaked Manhattan Infusion Recipe
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Concepts:
Alcohol, Alcohol Infusions, Bourbon, Infusions, Whipping Siphon, Whipping Siphon Infusions
Info: This infusion pairs rich chocolate and nutty pecans in a bourbon that is robust and full of flavor. It's great served on the rocks but it also makes a mean Manhattan!
Chocolate Pecan Infused Bourbon Recipe
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Concepts:
Alcohol, Alcohol Infusions, Gin, Infusions, Traditional Infusions
Info: Barrel aging is the process that gives whiskey, dark rum, aged tequila and many types of wine their flavor. This barrel aged infusion recipe is for the Alaska Cocktail.
Barrel Aged Alaska Cocktail Infusion Recipe
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Concepts:
Alcohol, Alcohol Infusions, Infusions, Traditional Infusions, Whiskey
Info: A hot toddy is a classic cold- and flu-killing drink consisting of hot water and whiskey flavored with lemon and cloves. This hot toddy infusion might not cure you of your sickness but it sure tastes great!
Bushmills Hot Toddy Infusion Recipe
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Concepts:
Alcohol, Alcohol Infusions, Infusions, Tequila, Traditional Infusions
Info: This tequila infusion takes on a spicy, fruity, smokey flavor of dried chile peppers; it's a great way to add complexity to different cocktails. I really like it in a paloma or Bloody Mary drink!
Dried Chile Pepper Tequila Infusion Recipe
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Concepts:
Alcohol, Alcohol Infusions, Infusions, Rum, Traditional Infusions
Info: In this infusion the sweet and tart flavor of blackberries pairs wonderfully with the slightly spicy and herbal basil. It is a fruity, flavorful addition to many cocktails and is especially tasty in rum punch or as a liqueur.
Blackberry Basil Infused Rum Recipe
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Concepts:
Alcohol, Cocktails, Drink, Infusions, Sous Vide, Sous Vide Drink , Sous Vide Infused Alcohol, Sous Vide Infused Vodka, Sous Vide Infusions, Sous Vide Recipes
Info: This recipe uses guajillo and chipotle chiles to infuse the vodka with smokey and very spicy flavors that complement most Bloody Mary mixes. You can reduce the spiciness by only using 1 guajillo pepper.
Sous Vide Chile-Tomato Infused Vodka Bloody Mary
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Concepts:
Alcohol, Cocktails, Drink, Infusions, Liqueurs, Party Foods, Recipe, Whipping Siphon, Whipping Siphon Infusions, Whipping Siphon Infusions
Info: Limoncello is a classic Italian digestif from Southern Italy made by macerating lemon peels in alcohol for up to a month. In this recipe I use the modernist equipment power of the whipping siphon to reduce the process down to only 5 minutes. This end product is added to sugar and water; now it's ready to use.
Quick Limoncello Recipe
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Alcohol, Cocktails, Drink, Foam, Fruit, Gelatin, Gelatin Foam Recipes, Gelling, Gels, Party Foods, Recipe, Whipping Siphon, Whipping Siphon Foams, Whipping Siphon Gelatin Foams
Info: Cosmos are becoming a more and more popular drink and I mix it up by making different flavors of cosmo and by adding some flair in the form of a fruit gelatin foam from a whipping siphon.
Foamed Fruit Cosmos Recipe
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Concepts:
Alcohol, Cocktails, Drink, Foam, Fruit, Gelatin, Gelatin Foam Recipes, Gelification, Gelling, Gels, Infusions, Recipe, Sous Vide, Sous Vide Drink , Sous Vide Infused Alcohol, Sous Vide Infused Vodka, Sous Vide Infusions, Sous Vide Recipes, Whipping Siphon, Whipping Siphon Gelatin Foams
Info: Using sous vide infused vanilla-orange vodka makes this modernist cocktail extra flavorful and the half and half adds a richness that cannot be beat.
Creamsicle with Sous Vide Infused Orange-Vanilla Vodka Recipe
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Concepts:
Alcohol, Cocktails, Drink, Foam, Fruit, Gelatin, Gelatin Foam Recipes, Gelification, Gelling, Party Foods, Recipe, Whipping Siphon, Whipping Siphon Foams, Whipping Siphon Gelatin Foams
Info: Tequila has a bad reputation as a party drink but you can tame it if you replace the shots with this sophisticated cocktail. The paloma is a traditional Mexican cocktail and is much more common than a margarita south of the border. It is usually made with tequila and a grapefruit soda, such as squirt, served over ice, and is both easy to make and delicious.
Paloma Recipe with Grapefruit Foam
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Agar Agar, Agar Gel, Agar Gel Cube Recipes, Agar Gel Recipes, Alcohol, Cubes, Dehydrating, Fruit, Gel Cubes, Gelification, Gelling, Gels, Infusions, Locust Bean Gum, Party Foods, Whipping Siphon, Whipping Siphon Infused Food, Whipping Siphon Infusions
Info: These cocktail cubes are a fun way to entertain your guests. They are rum infused strawberries encased in a daiquiri cube. When you bite into them the cube starts off with a sweet and tart flavor followed up by the kick of the rum-infused strawberries.
Strawberry Daiquiri Agar Gel Cubes Recipe
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Alcohol, Bourbon, Cocktails, Drink, Infusions, Recipe, Whipping Siphon, Whipping Siphon Infusions
Info: My favorite end-of-day drink has to be bourbon. Most days I'll stick to my favorite brands on the rocks or I'll make a Manhattan, but sometimes I'm up for trying something different. In this case, an orange-cinnamon infused bourbon made with my whipping siphon.
Orange-Cinnamon Infused Bourbon
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Concepts:
Alcohol, Gelatin, Gelatin Gel Recipes, Gels, Getting Started, Party Foods, Recipe
Info: This is a tastier take on the commonly served Jell-O shot
especially if you top them with some candied lime peel
and a little sprig of mint. You can even substitute any of your favorite drinks into this recipe - let your imagination run wild!
Margarita Gel
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Concepts:
Alcohol, Bourbon, Dish, Pork, Pork Loin, Recipe, Sous Vide, Sous Vide Pork , Sous Vide Pork Tenderloin , Sous Vide Recipes
Info: My Mom isn't a big fan of pork but when my Dad made this recipe for her she fell in love with the combination of the bourbon sauce with the perfectly cooked sous vide pork tenderloin. The sous vide tenderloin comes out incredibly moist and the bourbon sauce creates a flavorful glaze that just adds layers of flavor.
Bourbon Glazed Sous Vide Pork Tenderloin
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Alcohol, Dessert, Fruit, Milk, Recipe, Sous Vide, Sous Vide Dessert , Sous Vide Ice Cream , Sous Vide Milk, Sous Vide Recipes, Sous Vide Zabaglione, Sweet , Sweet Sous Vide Feature
Info: Summer is upon us and my thoughts have turned to berries, and cherries, and luscious stone fruits. I love to combine the sweetest fruit of the season with a simple yet elegant sauce such as Italian zabaglione (or sabayon, as it is known in France).
Sous Vide Champagne Zabaglione Recipe
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Concepts:
Agar Agar, Agar Gel, Agar Gel Recipes, Alcohol, Cocktails, Drink, Gelling, Gels, Party Foods, Recipe
Info: My wife's relatives in Florida love their Bloody Marys and this is her modernist take on them, focusing on the celery garnish and turning it into the serving vessel a la the traditional "ants on a log" children's snack.
Bloody Mary "Ants on a Log" Recipe
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Concepts:
Air, Alcohol, Cocktails, Drink, Foam, Recipe, Soy Lecithin, Soy Lecithin Air, Soy Lecithin Foam
Info: My wife loves tequila, especially straight or in a margarita. I wanted to do a fun twist for her so I decided to make a cocktail with tequila that would resemble a beer. This frothy tequila with citrus air recipe is a fun play on a margarita, tequila shot, and beer combination. If you like tequila you'll love this!
Frothy Tequila with Citrus Air Recipe
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Concepts:
Agar Agar, Agar Gel, Agar Gel Cube Recipes, Agar Gel Recipes, Alcohol, Cocktails, Gelification, Gelling, Gels, Party Foods, Recipe
Info: One of the fun things about modernist cooking is changing the textures of common dishes while keeping the flavors the same. This creates almost a confusion in the palate when it's being eaten and the brain recognizes the flavors but not the textures. This recipe creates a solid Bloody Mary gel with agar agar that has applications in various dishes.
Agar Bloody Mary Gel Recipe
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How do you make the most delicious homemade Creme de Cacao better? Add some smoked cream to make it a Smoked Whiskey Cream! This recipe was demonstrated live during our 2022 Sous Vide Summit. It's super simple and will keep your family and friends warm all winter long. These are both great served simply over ice after dinner or mixed into a cocktail.
In this sous vide porter recipe, Doug shows you how to create an amazing beer using your circulator, keeping your mash temperature steady throughout.
This is one of my favorite sous vide infusions. It takes an American classic dessert and shifts it into your cocktail glass!
You can make nice versions of aged cocktails in a few hours with a Mason jar by taking advantage of the quick and easy sous vide process. It does not give the cocktail as much body as aging it for 6 weeks in a barrel, but it still is a satisfying drink.
The fruity cherry notes in this infusion complement the spicy rye and tone down its bite. The cinnamon and clove also contribute background flavors to round out the infusion. The resulting infusion can be enjoyed over ice or mixed into cocktails.
This refreshing fizz drink gets the tartness from the sour apples but you can add some lime or lemon juice if you want it more sour. If you want a sweeter drink you can add a teaspoon or so of agave syrup.
This liqueur is perfect when served with dessert or as an after dinner drink over ice. For even more apple flavor I add some Calvados or Apple Jack or for a fun take on a bourbon White Russian add a splash of milk or heavy cream.
Mulled wine is a traditional spiced wine, usually flavored with cinnamon, raisins, orange, and star anise. Using the sous vide infusion process results in a more flavorful, nuanced mulled wine by preventing flavor loss that normally occurs when wine is boiled.
Ground cherries, or golden berries, have a sweet and tart flavor, that makes a flavorful sous vide vodka infusion. I add some nutmeg and ginger to round out the flavors and contribute some spiciness.
This cocktail combines the Black Cherry Rye, Cherry Vanilla Bitters, and Luxardo liqueur for a super-intense cherry Manhattan.
This infusion always reminds me of eating ripe strawberries and relaxing on the deck. With the basil adding a nice hint of spice to the rum infusion, it goes great in a mojito, rum punch and a fizz.
The Old Fashioned is such a fun drink because you can take it in so many different directions. I use the clementine bourbon in addition to a brown sugar simple syrup to make a rich and flavorful Old Fashioned.
Bitters add aromas to subtly tweak the flavors of cocktails. Classic aromatic bitters infusions have notes of cinnamon, clove, and cardamon while using several bittering agents to round out the flavors.
This bourbon is flavored with fresh apples and classic apple pie spices like cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. It's a perfect bourbon infusion to sip with dessert or make into a liqueur.
This rum is infused with sweet strawberries and herby basil making it an ideal fizz to sip on a hot day. I add a little agave syrup for sweetness and lime juice for additional tartness.
Rum punch is a strong, fruity drink that is best sipped on the beach! This infusion takes many of the common rum punch flavors and infuses them directly in the rum. I like to
serve the resulting infusion with a splash of orange juice and pineapple juice.
The light, fruity flavors of apples and pears complement the herbal notes from the gin, resulting in a rounded infusion full of flavors. The infused gin is great in martinis and holds up well to other complex cocktails.
Limoncello is a classic Italian digestif. For this quick cocktail version I combine a simple syrup and a Lemon Infused Vodka. The final product is a little less rounded than the original, but it's still a refreshing drink!
I like to mimic an Arnold Palmer by infusing vodka with the lemon and tea flavors, resulting in a flavorful addition to drinks on a hot day. I infuse the lemons first to fully extract their flavors, then add the tea near the end to minimize the bitterness that can be released.
This recipe uses guajillo and chipotle chiles to infuse the vodka with smokey and spicy flavors that complement most Bloody Mary mixes. This vodka is very spicy and made to
be mixed but it can be tweaked for a mellow, sipping style infusion.
The resulting vodka from this orange and vanilla sous vide infusion is citrusy with a deep vanilla backbone. It is awesome in a martini but my favorite is in a Creamsicle, a rich and creamy dessert cocktail.
Infused raisins are easy to make and take on a great flavor from the spiced rum. Both the raisins and the resulting rum infusion taste great and can be used together or separately.
Making your own infusion allows you to produce the exact flavors you are looking for. This peach brandy recipe infuses the sweetness and fruity flavors from ripe peaches into brandy. It also works well with other fruits or berries.
Bourbon holds up wonderfully to the strong flavor of espresso and this infusion results in a rich, bold bourbon that can be used in many different cocktails. For a fun variation you can also add a vanilla bean or cinnamon stick to the infusion.
White sangria infused wine is a popular fruity, sweet refreshment. Using the whipping siphon infusion process makes the wine more robust because all the flavor from the fruits is extracted.
I use a whipping siphon process to quickly infuse gin with tonic flavors, resulting in a tart alcohol that isn't watered down. Infusing grapefruit adds acidity and citrus notes while cinchona bark adds the quinine tonic flavor.
This infusion adds the sweet and tart subtle flavors of cucumber and sour apples to the natural gin taste of juniper and herbs. Enjoy this infused gin over ice with club soda or just a splash of tonic water!
This tropical tasting tequila infusion is fruity and flavorful. The pineapple and kiwi add sweetness with a touch of sour, making the infusion a great liquor to use in sours or margaritas.
Mojitos are a combination of tart lime and fresh mint combined with simple syrup and sparkling water over ice. By using a mojito-infused rum you can quickly serve up this refreshing cocktail any time!
I used the whipping siphon to quickly infuse fresh mint and rich cocoa nibs into vodka for a delightful drink. It is great in a martini and adds a lot of nuance to a White Russian.
Lemon infused vodka is a citrusy, flavorful drink and the base for limoncello. By using the whipping siphon to quickly extract the flavors from the lemon peels, the final product is a little less rounded but still so refreshing.
Nitrous oaking is a take on the barrel aging prepared cocktails process by utilizing the whipping siphon. The high pressures draw out the caramel flavors from the toasted oak chips and infuse them into the liquid.
This infusion pairs rich chocolate and nutty pecans in a bourbon that is robust and full of flavor. It's great served on the rocks but it also makes a mean Manhattan!
Barrel aging is the process that gives whiskey, dark rum, aged tequila and many types of wine their flavor. This barrel aged infusion recipe is for the Alaska Cocktail.
A hot toddy is a classic cold- and flu-killing drink consisting of hot water and whiskey flavored with lemon and cloves. This hot toddy infusion might not cure you of your sickness but it sure tastes great!
This tequila infusion takes on a spicy, fruity, smokey flavor of dried chile peppers; it's a great way to add complexity to different cocktails. I really like it in a paloma or Bloody Mary drink!
In this infusion the sweet and tart flavor of blackberries pairs wonderfully with the slightly spicy and herbal basil. It is a fruity, flavorful addition to many cocktails and is especially tasty in rum punch or as a liqueur.
This recipe uses guajillo and chipotle chiles to infuse the vodka with smokey and very spicy flavors that complement most Bloody Mary mixes. You can reduce the spiciness by only using 1 guajillo pepper.
Limoncello is a classic Italian digestif from Southern Italy made by macerating lemon peels in alcohol for up to a month. In this recipe I use the modernist equipment power of the whipping siphon to reduce the process down to only 5 minutes. This end product is added to sugar and water; now it's ready to use.
Cosmos are becoming a more and more popular drink and I mix it up by making different flavors of cosmo and by adding some flair in the form of a fruit gelatin foam from a whipping siphon.
Using sous vide infused vanilla-orange vodka makes this modernist cocktail extra flavorful and the half and half adds a richness that cannot be beat.
Tequila has a bad reputation as a party drink but you can tame it if you replace the shots with this sophisticated cocktail. The paloma is a traditional Mexican cocktail and is much more common than a margarita south of the border. It is usually made with tequila and a grapefruit soda, such as squirt, served over ice, and is both easy to make and delicious.
These cocktail cubes are a fun way to entertain your guests. They are rum infused strawberries encased in a daiquiri cube. When you bite into them the cube starts off with a sweet and tart flavor followed up by the kick of the rum-infused strawberries.
My favorite end-of-day drink has to be bourbon. Most days I'll stick to my favorite brands on the rocks or I'll make a Manhattan, but sometimes I'm up for trying something different. In this case, an orange-cinnamon infused bourbon made with my whipping siphon.
This is a tastier take on the commonly served Jell-O shot
especially if you top them with some candied lime peel
and a little sprig of mint. You can even substitute any of your favorite drinks into this recipe - let your imagination run wild!
My Mom isn't a big fan of pork but when my Dad made this recipe for her she fell in love with the combination of the bourbon sauce with the perfectly cooked sous vide pork tenderloin. The sous vide tenderloin comes out incredibly moist and the bourbon sauce creates a flavorful glaze that just adds layers of flavor.
Summer is upon us and my thoughts have turned to berries, and cherries, and luscious stone fruits. I love to combine the sweetest fruit of the season with a simple yet elegant sauce such as Italian zabaglione (or sabayon, as it is known in France).
My wife's relatives in Florida love their Bloody Marys and this is her modernist take on them, focusing on the celery garnish and turning it into the serving vessel a la the traditional "ants on a log" children's snack.
My wife loves tequila, especially straight or in a margarita. I wanted to do a fun twist for her so I decided to make a cocktail with tequila that would resemble a beer. This frothy tequila with citrus air recipe is a fun play on a margarita, tequila shot, and beer combination. If you like tequila you'll love this!
One of the fun things about modernist cooking is changing the textures of common dishes while keeping the flavors the same. This creates almost a confusion in the palate when it's being eaten and the brain recognizes the flavors but not the textures. This recipe creates a solid Bloody Mary gel with agar agar that has applications in various dishes.
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