Also known as cocktail clarification, is a technique that uses milk to
remove impurities and enhance the flavor and texture of a cocktail.
Milk Washing Cocktails
Also known as cocktail clarification, is a technique that uses milk to remove impurities and enhance the flavor and texture of a cocktail.
Milk Washing Cocktails
Milk washing, also known as clarification, is a mixology technique where a cocktail is mixed with milk, causing the milk to curdle and trap impurities. This process clarifies the drink, removing haziness and bitterness, and adds a smooth, silky texture.
In this video, bourbon is mixed with milk in about a 6:1 ratio and a small amount of citric acid is added to ensure the milk curdles. The mixture is refrigerated for about 24 hours to allow the milk curds to trap impurities and separate. The mixture is the prefiltered through a 200 mesh nylon filter and then through a 5 micron filter using vacuum filtration for the final stage.
Science Behind Milk Washing
Have you ever sipped a cocktail that felt incredibly smooth, almost velvety, with a clarity that defied its complex ingredients? Chances are, you might have experienced the magic of milk washing. Far from just a trendy technique, milk washing is an age-old method making a remarkable comeback in the world of mixology, transforming spirits and cocktails into something truly extraordinary.
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