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20 oz. vegetable oil 3/4 cup crème de cassis 2 grams agar-agar powder 1/4 cup sugar Fill a tall glass with vegetable oil and place in the freezer for 30 minutes. Stir crème de cassis and agaragar powder in a saucepan on high heat. As the mixture begins to boil, quickly add the sugar and stir to dissolve. Bring back to a boil and remove from heat. Let the mixture cool for 2 minutes and
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to connect you to a feeling, elicit an emotion, and evoke a memory. Mixologists are thinking beyond taste and pushing boundaries to create 360-degree sensory experiences. The future holds more elaborate foams, infusions, craft ice, rims, and garnishes. Look for caviar-infused cocktails and cocktail-infused caviar. Here, the mouthfeel and delicate pop of the juicy spheres capture the familiar taste of a classic Kyr Royale.
KYR CAVIAR
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A good cocktail has the ability
remove the glass of vegetable oil from the freezer. Using a dropper, transfer the mixture into the glass by squeezing little drops into the cold oil. Continue the spherification process before the mixture solidifies in the pan. Scoop the spheres out using a small slotted spoon or pour the oil through a sieve to collect them, then drop them in cold water for a few seconds to wash the oil off. Serve in a small bowl with a small spoon, or in a flute paired with Champagne.
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The Sensory Experience
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