The Wives is a visually striking and refreshing gin-based cocktail inspired by Immortan Joe's five wives, featuring floral notes, pear juice, and a silky texture, served in a coupe glass with a candied lemon ribbon garnish. (Recipe Below)
The Wives
1.5 oz (45mL) Gin
.75 oz (22.5mL) St. Germain
.5 oz (15mL) Luxardo
.25 oz (7.5mL) Lemon oleo saccharum
.5 oz (15mL) Pear Juice
.75 oz (22.5mL) Aquafaba
Chill a Coupe glass. In a shaker tin, combine 1.5 oz Gin, .75 oz Saint Germain, .5 oz Luxardo, .25 oz Lemon Oleo Saccharum, .5 oz Pear Juice, and .75 oz Aquafaba. Add ice and spring and more ice, cover and shake. Double strain into the chilled coupe. Garnish with a ribbon from the lemon oleo saccharum.
Lemon Oleo Saccharum
4 oz (113 g) Fresh, Clean Lemon
Peels 4 oz (113 g) Cane Sugar
Combine Peels and Cane Sugar in a heavy duty resealable bag or resealable container. Muddle or massage until the oils start to release. Let it sit for 24 hours occasionally muddling or massaging every few hours. Strain out the liquid, store in an airtight container. Store peels in an airtight container. Refrigerate for longer storage.
Aquafaba for Cocktails
An Egg White Substitute for cocktails
1- 15 oz can Garbanzo Beans/Chickpeas 1
barspoon Cream of Tartar
Strain out the chickpeas using a fine mesh strainer. Pour chickpea brine in a clean and dry condiment bottle, add 1 tsp cream of tartar and stir gently to combine. Seal and store in the refrigerator for 2-3 weeks. * A note on using aquafaba for cocktails: Gently swirl prepared aquafaba before use to redistribute the settled cream of tartar; acid such as citrus juice will be necessary for frothing emulsion.
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Aviation Gin
84 proof/42% ABV
Diageo Company
A dry gin that balances citrus and herbal notes to make it a clean, multipurpose gin.
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St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur
40 proof/20% ABV
Bacardi Limited
A favorite amongst cocktail makers, elderflower liqueur is pleasantly floral and sweet, reminiscent of clover honey. Its familiar flavor makes it easy for the palate to accept while enhancing other flavors in a cocktail.
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Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur
64 proof/32% ABV
Girolamo Luxardo SpA
A liqueur that starts with fermenting Luxardo cherries and cherry tree branches in large ashwood vats. After three years, it is distilled then simple syrup and water are added to balance ot to 32% ABV. The overall flavor is that of cherry and straw with a cacao and bitter orange finish.
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Lemon Oleo Saccharum
Made with lemon peels and sugar macerating together to extract the oil from the peels. This results in a lightly lemon flavored syrup with no acidity. Peels from the saccharum can be sugared for candied lemon peel or used in garnishes.
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Fresh Pear Juice
Korean studies suggest that pear juice can help prevent hangovers because it contains the enzymes that are needed for metabolizing alcohol, therefore lessening absorption. We use pear juice because it is delightfully floral and light in flavor. If juicing pears fresh, a small amount of lemon juice or citric acid added will help maintain the desired white color.
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Aquafaba
An Egg White Substitute for cocktails. Aquafaba offers a silky texture that is slightly savory and can be aerated or shaken to create a cocktail foam.
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