How can I get good spherification results with alcohol?
I've been trying to make chocolatini (vodka, godiva liqueur, baileys) spheres, but I've had some issues with separation of the alcohols. Also, I've been deciding whether the alginate solution should be placed into the mixture (vs. calcium lactate into the mixture)... and then placed into calcium lactate solution or alginate solutions respectively. Anybody have any suggestions or recipes for something like this?
Best Answer
Reverse spherification
You need to first make a sodium alginate bath, mix with one-third of the water to begin with using a hand blender and then add this to the final full proportions. You need to let this bath sit for a while to ensure there are no bubbles left. (Standard practice).
Add your calcium lactate to the mixture you are trying to spherify. Apparently thickening the the alcohol with xanthan gum can help to form better shaped spheres.
further information:
- http://blog.khymos.org/recipe-collection/ <-- fantastic recipe collection
- http://www.molecularrecipes.com/spherification/reverse-spherification/
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Does spherification work with alcohol?
These apple mojito spheres are made using reverse spherification, the preferred technique for liquids containing alcohol. Unlike basic spherification, the spheres can be made in advance and stored in water which is more convenient when entertaining.What liquids are best for spherification?
The ingredient shot. 8 ounces apple juice, 1/2 tsp sodium alginate, 1/8 tsp sodium citrate, 2 cups of water, 1/2 tsp calcium chloride, plus an additional water bath. Basic spherification requires only that you mix an alginate with a liquid and drop that mixture into a calcium bath.How do you make alcohol spherification?
The Science The flavoured spherification liquid cannot be too high in calcium or acidic (pH level must be above 3.6). A concentration of about 0.5% (approx. 5g to 1tr) sodium alginate is dispersed into the flavoured liquid (this will vary depending on the properties of the liquid being used).Advanced Techniques - Cocktail Pods (Reverse Spherification)
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I am pretty sure you want to reverse your mix.The Godiva Liquer has natural calcium in it so therefor you want to reverse your mixture and add sodium alginate to your liquid and bath in the calcium lactate.
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