A cocktail is a great start to the evening as you can start by taking a few small sips of the drink and enjoying each flavor present in it. A cocktail is usually a combination of spirits mixed with fruit juices, flavored syrups, and more. This version of the cocktail is no different as it also contains martini, a fruit juice, and some syrups to provide its best taste, but then comes a twist as it does not have simple foam; rather, it has a vanilla espuma.
This recipe will be a show stopper, that is, if you make it for your next gathering. You can have this cocktail to get a kick start before going clubbing, or you can invite friends over and sip this cocktail while having fun in the pool or just enjoying chatting or a movie together. If you want to arrange a date, then it is the perfect recipe for it as it will surely impress your other half and make your evening extra classy and fun together.
To make this delicious and unique cocktail, you only need twenty minutes from your hectic or busy life, a list of ingredients that are easy to find, and the amazing tools to aid you with the making of this drink and without waiting, you will have your Nitro Star Martini ready and served in no time. The Galaxy Gas Whipped Cream Canister is the main tool in this recipe. The whipped cream canister helps prepare the vanilla espuma, which gives you a separate taste of the cocktail and foam mixed and provides the espuma with the airy, creamy texture that any other equipment will not provide you with.
This martini-infused vodka drink has the taste of lemongrass, ginger, vanilla, and more distinct ingredients combined to produce a very delicious treat for you to enjoy. This drink is quite easy to make, so if you have basic knowledge about cooking, you can definitely make this in no time, and it can also be served to a huge crowd just to increase the quantities. This drink is easy to make and economical, so if you are on a budget, you can still enjoy this with your friends. We have discussed everything about this drink so let's see how you can prepare this delicious Nitro Star Martini to enjoy at home.
Level |
Medium |
Total time for making Nitro Star Martini |
20 minutes |
Preparation |
5 minutes |
Inactive |
None |
Cooking time |
15 minutes |
Yield |
Multi Servings |
Apparatus:
- Whipped Cream Canister
- Whipped Cream Charger
- Rapid infusion set
- 3 twigs of lemongrass
- 6 pieces of kaffir leaves
- ½ piece of ginger root
- 500 ml of 42 below vodka
- 20 ml of sugar syrup
- 15 ml of lime juice
- 30 ml of passion fruit purée
- 400 ml of milk
- 100 ml of vanilla syrup
- 4 teaspoons of Pro Espuma
- To rapidly infuse the vodka, you have to take the rapid infusion set of the Whipped Cream Canister.
- Put the twigs of lemongrass, fresh ginger, 42 below vodka, and kaffir leaves in a Whipped Cream Canister.
- Attach the head and other parts of a rapid infusion set as per the given instructions on the Whipped Cream Canister.
- Screw a single Whipped Cream Charger on it and wait till all that gas has released, then shake the Whipped Cream Canister at least eight times powerfully and let it rest for five minutes.
- Press on the lever attached to the head of the Whipped Cream Canister and vent all the gas speedily.
- Then unscrew the head from the Whipped Cream Canister and let the vodka rest for a short time.
- Start preparing vanilla espuma in the meantime. To prepare the vanilla espuma, take another Whipped Cream Canister and add in your milk and vanilla syrup as well as pro espuma.
- Remember to mix all these ingredients and strain them before adding them to the Whipped Cream Canister to avoid clumps or choking the nozzles present in the Whipped Cream Charger.
- Then screw a single Whipped Cream Charger on the canister and shake it again vigorously and keep it aside.
- To prepare the Nitro Star Martini, take the rapidly infused vodka and sugar syrup. Take a shaker and add 5 cl of rapidly infused 42 below vodka, sugar syrup, passion fruit purée, ice, and lime juice. Shake the shaker powerfully three to four times.
- Now, take a cocktail glass, pour the shaker's contents into the cocktail glass, and then take your canister containing the vanilla espuma.
- Dispense out vanilla espuma on the glass by shaking it and then pressing on the nozzle's lever and start from outside and take the vanilla espuma towards the inside and then end dispensing it out.
- Finally, decorate the glass by cutting a passion fruit in half, placing it over the vanilla espuma, and serving immediately.
How to make Simple Syrup?
Making simple syrup is very easy, and it only takes five minutes to prepare the ingredients and five minutes to cook the syrup, and you will have the delicious syrup ready. To prepare approximately 1 and ½ cups of simple syrup, take one cup of water; if it is filtered, it will be best, and one cup of honey, granulated white sugar, or brown sugar. Take a saucepan, add your water and sugar or honey to the saucepan, and place it on the stove. Keep the heat between medium to high and bring the mixture to a simmer and cook it while stirring occasionally, or you can also swirl the pan until the sugar has completely dissolved in the water. Your simple syrup is ready. To store, take a glass bottle or any air-tight container, pour the mixture, and then store it in the refrigerator for up to four weeks.
How to prepare Vanilla Syrup?
Vanilla syrup is used in many drinks and recipes. This syrup is used in various coffees like frappe, mocha, and even in different milkshakes to provide delicious flavor to the drinks and is also used in cocktails. This syrup is very easy to make as you need very few ingredients which include; 1 and ¾ cup of water, 1 and ½ cup of granulated sugar, ½ cup of packed light brown sugar, 1 vanilla bean that is split in half, and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract. This recipe will take only five preparation minutes and 10 minutes to cook. Take a medium-sized saucepan, place it on the stove, keep the heat from medium to high, and pour in water, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, and vanilla bean. Whisk them together, bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce heat. Simmer the mixture for approximately five minutes till sugar is completely melted. Then take the pan off from the heat. Add the vanilla extract in the prepared mixture and mix it well by stirring. Once the syrup is completely cooled, take out the vanilla bean and pour the remaining mixture into an air-tight glass bottle. Keep in the fridge, and you can use the simple vanilla syrup for up to a week maximum.
To prepare Vanilla Espuma, is a Whipped Cream Canister important?
Not really! You can blend all ingredients, but using a Whipped Cream Canister will provide you with the perfect consistency that you need. It will also enable you to create professional swirls and dollops that you can dispense on your martini. The Whipped Cream Canister in this recipe provides the vanilla espuma with its foamy, airy texture and all the rich flavors of vanilla in the dish and makes it creamy and frothy as well as brings it to a perfect consistency and allows you to store the vanilla espuma for up to ten days or more without changing its taste, color or consistency.
Can I prepare this recipe for my guests?
Yes! You can easily prepare this recipe for your guests. The quantity of the guests does not matter. This recipe is for multiple servings, but if you want to make it for a huge crowd or to serve at a cocktail party or pool party, you can prepare it by increasing the number of ingredients mentioned in the recipe. Remember to take a huge Whipped Cream Canister, so you do not have to dispense your espuma to prepare a new one continuously. And also since, the size of the canister will be bigger, and the ingredients will be in more quantity, then charge the canister with two to three Whipped Cream Chargers and then prepare this recipe. You will get the same results without any effort or hard work.
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