# crispy asparagus, basil mayo and a olive oil fat washed G&T

A great pairing, the acidity of the tonic cuts through the grease of the breadcrumbed asparagus and the olive oil rounds it out nicely.

- Cuisine: British
- Category: Appetizer
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 350 ml good-quality gin
- ice
- 50 ml gin
- tonic
- black pepper
- sprig basil
- asparagus
- flour
- eggs
- breadcrumbs
- mayo

## Instructions

1. Pour olive oil into a glass jar with gin, let sit at room temperature for 4-6 hours.
2. Put the asparagus in the fridge to let it settle.
3. Take two eggs and sprinkle a pinch of salt on them.
4. Mix the egg yolks until they have an orange color.
5. Pour the breadcrumbs into a bowl.
6. Coat the asparagus in the flour.
7. Then coat the asparagus in the eggs.
8. Then coat the asparagus in the breadcrumbs.
9. Fry the asparagus in a pan until golden brown and crispy.
10. Remove the asparagus and place it on a plate with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
11. Put fresh basil and mayonnaise into a blender.
12. Blend until the basil mayo is smooth and green.
13. Serve the crispy fried asparagus with a side of basil mayo.
14. Place a strainer with a coffee filter over a measuring cup.
15. Pour the olive oil-gin mixture through the coffee filter to strain.
16. Place a large ice cube in a glass.
17. Pour 50ml of the olive oil-washed gin over the ice.
18. Add Mediterranean tonic to the glass.
19. Grind black pepper into the drink.
20. Add a sprig of fresh basil to the drink and stir.
21. Enjoy the pairing of crispy asparagus with basil mayo and the olive oil-fat washed gin & tonic.

## Equipment

- freezer-proof container
- freezer
- coffee filter
- bottle
- glass
- Nutribullet
- pan
- tongs

## Tips

- The acidity of the tonic cuts through the grease of the breadcrumbed asparagus and the olive oil rounds it out nicely.
- It's also a nice way to get the most out of your asparagus before it goes out of season next week.
- Enjoy ice cold!

## Source

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- Extracted: 2025-06-30

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