Desert Mirage

Name: Desert Mirage
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: cocktail
Ingredients: 2 oz tequila reposado; 1/2 oz shiitake mushroominfused dry vermouth homemade infusion; 1/2 oz smoked chili honey syrup homemade syrup with smoked red pepper powder; 1/2 oz lime juice; 1 Barspoon soy sauce; 3 dashes umami bitters; undefined smoked red pepper powder for rimming; undefined ice; 1 cup shiitake mushroominfused dry vermouth; 1 cup dry vermouth; 1/4 cup dried shiitake mushrooms; 1 cup smoked chili honey syrup; 1 cup honey; 1 cup water; 1 Tbsp smoked red pepper powder; Garnish dehydrated lime wheel; Garnish shiitake mushroom slice; Garnish sprig of cilantro or microgreens; Garnish edible gold flakes optional for an added touch of opulence; Glass coupe glass

Mesmerizing blend of umami and smoky flavors

AI Cocktail Info

Serving : 1 cocktail

ABV

Unknown*

Calories

Unknown*

Net Carbs

Unknown*

AI Request:create a complex drink with tequila reposado, featuring umami flavours. must contain 2 home infusiod ingredients. must contain smoked red pepper powder. must contain rich decoration.

*Estimated by AI - may vary

Instructions

The Desert Mirage cocktail is a mesmerizing blend of umami and smoky flavors, artfully combining the boldness of tequila reposado with two unique, homemade infused ingredients. This drink is an embodiment of the arid allure of the desert, with its warm, earthy tones and complex flavor profile, served in an elegant coupe glass that showcases its visual appeal. Ingredients: - 2 oz Tequila Reposado - 1/2 oz Shiitake Mushroom-infused Dry Vermouth (homemade infusion) - 1/2 oz Smoked Chili Honey Syrup (homemade syrup with smoked red pepper powder) - 1/2 oz Fresh Lime Juice - 1 Barspoon Soy Sauce - 3 dashes Umami Bitters - Smoked Red Pepper Powder for rimming - Ice For the Shiitake Mushroom-infused Dry Vermouth: - 1 cup Dry Vermouth - 1/4 cup Dried Shiitake Mushrooms For the Smoked Chili Honey Syrup: - 1 cup Honey - 1 cup Water - 1 Tbsp Smoked Red Pepper Powder Garnish: - Dehydrated Lime Wheel - Fresh Shiitake Mushroom Slice - Sprig of Cilantro or Microgreens - Edible Gold Flakes (optional for an added touch of opulence) Glass: - Coupe Glass Instructions: 1. Shiitake Mushroom-infused Dry Vermouth: Combine the dry vermouth and dried shiitake mushrooms in a jar. Let them infuse for 48 hours, then strain out the mushrooms. Bottle and refrigerate the infusion. 2. Smoked Chili Honey Syrup: In a saucepan, combine honey, water, and smoked red pepper powder. Heat gently until well incorporated, then cool and strain. Store in a clean jar. 3. Prepare the glass: Gently rim half of the coupe glass with lime juice and dip it in the smoked red pepper powder to create a smoky, spicy rim. 4. In a cocktail shaker, combine the tequila reposado, shiitake mushroom-infused dry vermouth, smoked chili honey syrup, fresh lime juice, soy sauce, and umami bitters. 5. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously until well chilled. 6. Strain the mixture into the prepared coupe glass. 7. Garnish with a dehydrated lime wheel, a fresh slice of shiitake mushroom, and a sprig of cilantro or microgreens. If desired, sprinkle a few edible gold flakes for a final, rich decorative touch. The Desert Mirage cocktail is a testament to the adventurous spirit of mixology, bringing together an array of savory elements that play off the tequila's natural warmth, creating a drink that is as visually striking as it is deliciously complex.

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