The Ghost of Summers' Past

The Ghost of Summers’ Past

Cocktail Ingredients:

2 oz Don Q Crystal

1 oz Funkin Passion Fruit Puree

1 oz Pure Mango Juice

2 oz Seltzer Water

6-8 Mint Leaves

Mint and Lime Air Ingredients:

36 oz Simple Syrup

16 oz Lime Juice

1 Large Bunch of Mint

2 Heaping Teaspoons Soy Lecithin

Tools:

Immersion Blender

Blender

Chinois

Teaspoon

Shaker Tin

Hawthorne Strainer

Jigger

Here is how to make AIR:

1. In a blender combine simple syrup, lime juice, and mint.  Blend until ingredients are incorporated.

2. Strain the mixture with a fine mesh strainer into a deep and wide vessel.

3. Add soy lecithin and blend with the immersion blender.  In terms of technique you want to partially submerge the blades so that air can be incorporated into the liquid.  It will take a little finesse, so pay attention to what is happening to the liquid.  Is it creating air or breaking it down (hint: you want to stick with whatever technique is making the air)?  If you need to, tip the vessel slightly to increase the depth of the liquid, but generally the more surface area the better.

4. Once you are satisfied with your air, set it aside and begin assembling your cocktail.

Building The Ghost of Summers’ Past is simple!:

1. In a highball glass add rum, passion fruit, mango, and seltzer water.

2. Take 8 pieces of mint and put them in the palm of your hand.  Slap the mint with your other hand.  The reason for this is that it allowed the oils, aromas, and flavor of the mint to release from the leaves without having to muddle.

3. Fill your glass with ice, but leave a finger's width of space at the top of the glass.

4. Fill the remainder of the glass with your mint and lime air.  Garnish with a sprig of mint and enjoy!