How To Fat Wash Gin With Olive OilÂ
Perfect for a rift on the classic martini - fat washing with olive oil imparts a subtle umami taste and nuttiness to the gin
Servings: 750 ml
Calories: 1844kcal
Equipment
- 1 Coffee Filter
- 1 Sieve
- 1 Measuring Jug
- 1 1L Glass Jar
Ingredients
- 25 oz (750ml) gin
- 4 oz (120g) Olive oil
Instructions
- Pour the gin into the resealable jar.
- Pour the olive oil over the gin.
- Seal the container and shake vigorously.
- Let the liquid sit at room temperature for at least 2 hours.
- Place the container in the freezer, and let it sit overnight.
- Remove the container, and then cut holes in the fat.
- Strain through the coffee filter into a clean glass bottle.
- Discard the oil.
Notes
Return the fat-washed spirit back into its bottle to store. I recommend keeping it in the fridge or freezer if not being drunk right away as the fat makes this drink more prone to degradation from sun and oxygen.