1Add 20 grams of jasmine pearls to 1 liter of gin and let it infuse for about an hour and a half.
2Strain the jasmine pearls from the gin and reserve the infused gin.
3Combine 2 ounces of jasmine infused gin, 3/4 ounce of freshly squeezed lemon juice, 3/4 ounce of simple syrup, 1/4 ounce of elderflower liqueur, and an egg white in a tin.
4Dry shake to incorporate the egg whites.
5Add ice to the tin.
6Shake to chill.
7Pour the cocktail into a teacup.
8Add back the ice you shook with.
9Dust with some matcha powder for a bit more depth.
Ingredients
20 g jasmine pearls
1 L gin
2 oz jasmine infused gin
0.75 oz fresh lemon juice
0.75 oz simple syrup
0.25 oz elderflower liqueur
0.5 oz egg white
matcha powder
Equipment
tinteacup
Tips
Adding an egg white helps control tannins, decreases bitterness, and provides a silky texture.
Matcha powder adds earthy depth to the floral cocktail.