Experiments with Laughing Gas
Those of you in the know are well aware that I recently bought an iSi Gourmet Whip Plus. Most people use them to make whipped cream, a purpose which this devices handles deftly, but we are not most people.Fancy chefs also use these for foams and emulsions. [We'll save those for a latter date.]Today we'll be using it to infuse booze with flavor.Our first base spirit is white rum.Why white rum?Because I don't keep vodka in my house and the white rum was the cheapest base spirit I had available. I think I paid $14 for a full liter.And I love daiquiris.So much.*...drinks two daiquiris...*aaaand we're back.The results were absolutely fantastic.GIVE IT A SHOT.
Basic Infusion Recipe:
- 10g of something (lemon, pistachios, etc)
- 10g of some complementary flavor (basil, coffee, etc)
- 120ml (4oz) base spirit (vodka, rum, whiskey, etc)
Equipment:
- Cream whipper (e.g., iSi Gourmet Whip Plus)
- N2O charger (not CO2)
- A sturdy liver
Recipe
- Add all ingredients to the whipper, secure lid, charge with N2O charger, and shake for a few seconds.
- Gently swirl or vigorously shake for 60 seconds.
- Slowly vent the gas. [Feel free to inhale if you like rum-flavored whippets].
- Strain and reserve the liquid. Discard the solids. Use in your new favorite drinks!