Szechuan Spice Sipper

The Szechuan Spice Sipper is a tantalizing concoction that combines the heat of Szechuan peppercorns, the warmth of Chinese five-spice, and the zing of lemon juice. The interplay of spicy, sour, sweet, and aromatic notes creates a unique and refreshing drinking experience. The cocktail is finished with a velvety foam from the emulsified egg white, making it a visual and sensory delight.

Szechuan Spice Sipper

A tantalizing blend of Szechuan peppercorns, Chinese five-spice, whiskey, and lemon juice, creating a unique and refreshing cocktail with a velvety foam finish.

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Ingredients

  • 2 oz whiskey
  • 1 oz lemon juice
  • 0.50 oz simple syrup
  • 0.50 tsp Szechuan peppercorns
  • 0.25 tsp Chinese five-spice
  • 1 egg white
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • 1 cup ice

Instructions

  1. In a cocktail shaker, crush the Szechuan peppercorns.
  2. Add the whiskey, lemon juice, simple syrup, Chinese five-spice, and egg white to the shaker.
  3. Shake the mixture without ice for about 10 seconds to emulsify the egg white.
  4. Add ice to the shaker and vigorously shake for 15-20 seconds.
  5. Strain the cocktail into a chilled rocks glass filled with ice.
  6. Garnish with a few drops of Angostura bitters and a twist of lemon.