A modern twist on the classic Grasshopper using molecular mixology techniques.
Ingredients:
2 oz crème de menthe
1 oz crème de cacao
1 oz heavy cream
1 g sodium alginate
5 g calcium chloride
50 ml water
Instructions:
Prepare the mint caviar: Dissolve 1 g of sodium alginate in 50 ml of water using a blender. Let it sit for a few hours to remove air bubbles.
In a separate bowl, dissolve 5 g of calcium chloride in 500 ml of water.
Using a dropper, drop the sodium alginate solution into the calcium chloride bath. The drops will form into small spheres. Let them sit for 3 minutes, then rinse with water.
Shake the crème de menthe, crème de cacao, and heavy cream with ice. Strain into a chilled glass.
Add the mint caviar to the drink and enjoy the burst of minty flavor!