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Recipe for: Shiny citrus-ginger cocktail with honey-protein foam

Wegetariańskie Drinks New Year's Eve 10 min Easy 17 wyświetleń ~12.10 PLN - (0)
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Description

A quick, seasonal cocktail combining sunny orange juice with a sharper touch of fresh ginger and lemon, topped with a fluffy, glossy egg white foam and a delicate hint of mint. This drink is perfect for winter parties or New Year's Eve celebrations — it looks very impressive with its white, creamy head and the bright colors of the lower layer. Thanks to its natural ingredients, it has a fresh, bold flavor: the sweetness of honey softens the acidity of the citrus, while ginger adds a warming spiciness. Serve in chilled cocktail glasses or coupe glasses, garnished with a slice of orange and a mint leaf — it will catch the eye and encourage tasting.

Ingredients Used

Ingredients (10)

Servings:
2
  • Fresh ginger 20 g
  • Rapeseed honey 40 g
  • Sparkling water 200 ml
  • Fresh mint leaves 10 g
  • Ice cubes 200 g
  • Egg white 120 g
  • Fresh orange juice 300 ml
  • Lemon juice 30 ml
  • ✨ Opcjonalne
  • Agave syrup 20 g
  • Slice of fresh chili pepper 5 g
💰 Szacowany koszt dania: ~12.10 PLN (6.05 PLN/porcję)

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Preparation steps

Preparation of ingredients

1

Wash the oranges and lemon under running water. Using a citrus juicer, squeeze 300 ml of orange juice into a measuring cup, then 30 ml of lemon juice. Grate the zest from one orange thinly onto a separate plate (only the orange part of the peel) — it will be used for decoration. Peel fresh ginger thinly with a teaspoon and grate it on a fine grater (microplane) or chop it finely to easily release its aroma.

Ingredients: Fresh orange juice, Lemon juice, Fresh ginger
Use a manual or electric juicer. A microplane (fine grater) is best for grating ginger. If you don't have a grater, chop the ginger very finely and lightly crush it with a knife.

Ginger-honey syrup

2

In a small saucepan, combine grated ginger (20 g) with 40 g of honey and 40 ml of water (you can measure from sparkling water). Heat over low heat for 2–3 minutes, stirring until the honey is completely dissolved and the ginger releases its aroma. Do not bring to a boil — just enough heat is needed for the flavors to meld. Strain the syrup through a fine sieve to separate the ginger fibers; cool to room temperature (about 5–10 minutes).

Ingredients: Fresh ginger, Rapeseed honey
Use a small saucepan with a diameter of 14–16 cm and a metal spoon. The syrup should be hot only at the beginning — if it boils, it will lose some of its freshness. If you want a vegan version, replace the honey with agave syrup (20 g – optional).

Chilling the glass and tools

3

Prepare 2 chilled coupe glasses or low glasses: place them in the freezer or fill them with ice for a minute and set aside. Put ice cubes into a shaker (or a large jar with a lid) for later shaking. Chilled glass will help the foam and bubbles last longer.

Ingredients: Ice cubes
The best is a metal Boston shaker or a shaker with a strainer. If you don't have a shaker, use a large jar with a secured lid and a metal mixing spoon.

Cocktail Assembly - 'dry shake' (foaming)

4

Pour 300 ml of orange juice, 30 ml of lemon juice, 40 g of cooled ginger-honey syrup, and 120 g of pasteurized egg white into a clean shaker. Seal the shaker tightly and shake vigorously, dry (without ice) for 25–30 seconds - this is called a 'dry shake', which will froth the egg white and result in a thick, silky foam. After this time, open the shaker and check the foam: it should be thick, shiny, and significantly increased in volume.

Ingredients: Fresh orange juice, Lemon juice, Agave syrup, Rapeseed honey, Egg white
Use a metal shaker or a tall jar. If you have a hand whisk, you can also froth the egg white first in a metal bowl, but the 'dry shake' method gives the best creamy effect. If you are using raw egg whites, make sure they come from a trusted source.

Cooling and 'wet shake'

5

To the shaker, which already contains the frothed mix, add ice cubes (about 200 g). Close it again and shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds, until the outside of the shaker becomes very cold and condensation forms on the walls (a sign of proper chilling). This is the second stage ('wet shake') — it introduces coldness and the right dilution to the cocktail.

Ingredients: Ice cubes
If you don't have ice cubes, use crushed ice; remember that fine ice will dilute the drink faster. Don't shake for longer than 12–15 seconds, as excessive dilution will weaken the flavor.

Pouring and adding sparkling water

6

Prepare chilled glasses. Open the shaker and using a strainer (preferably a double strainer, known as a fine strain), pour the cocktail into the glasses, leaving about 30–40 ml of sparkling water for each glass at the end. Then gently pour 100 ml of sparkling water into each glass along the back of a spoon (place the spoon against the wall of the glass and pour along its back) so that the bubbles subtly lift the layer and do not disturb the foam.

Ingredients: Sparkling water, Egg white
Use a cocktail strainer or a regular fine-mesh strainer to ensure the foam is smooth. Pouring the water in by the tablespoon prevents the foam from collapsing quickly.

Decoration and serving

7

On top of the created foam, place 1–2 fresh mint leaves, gently pressing them with your hands before placing them to release the aroma. Arrange the collected orange peels or a thin slice of fresh ginger. If you want to add a spicy touch, place a tiny slice of chili pepper (5 g) on the foam — remember that this is optional and can significantly change the flavor perception. Serve immediately, before the foam starts to deflate.

Ingredients: Fresh mint leaves, Slice of fresh chili pepper
Use coupe glasses or low glasses. Gently crush the mint leaves between your fingers to release the essential oils. If you are adding chili, do not let it touch the foam directly for too long — it may stain.

Variations and final notes

8

If you prefer a vegan version: instead of egg white, use 60 g of aquafaba (chickpea brine) and optionally replace honey with 20 g of agave syrup. For a sweeter version, add an additional 10–15 g of agave syrup before the 'dry shake'. For a more pronounced ginger profile, leave a small amount of finely grated ginger at the bottom of the glass.

Ingredients: Agave syrup, Fresh ginger
Additionally, you can add agave syrup (optional ingredient) for a vegan preference or a milder sweetness. Start by testing the smallest amount of chili.

Fun Fact

💡

The 'dry shake' technique (shaking a cocktail without ice) was popularized by bartenders because the foam generated this way from the egg white is creamier and more stable than when shaking with ice alone.

Best for

Sylwester przyjęcie zimowe kawiarniano‑koktajlowe spotkanie z przyjaciółmi

Tips

🍽️ Serving

Serve immediately after preparation in well-chilled glasses. To keep the foam stable, do not stir the drink after pouring in the sparkling water; pour the water very gently. For decoration, use contrasting colored elements: green mint, light orange peel, or possibly a red slice of chili.

🥡 Storage

It is best to drink the cocktail immediately. Store freshly squeezed juice separately in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours. The foam and the finished cocktail are not suitable for long-term storage — after a few hours, the foam will settle and lose its structure. Ginger-honey syrup can be stored in the fridge for up to 7 days in a sealed bottle.

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