Cherry Blossom Whisper

Allergens

Eggs, Whiskey

Ingredients

• 2 oz Japanese Whiskey
• 1 oz Cherry Blossom Syrup
• 3/4 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
• 1 Egg White
• 6 Cherries (for garnish)
• 6 Edible Cherry Blossoms (for garnish)
• Ice

Instructions

1. Begin by preparing the cherry blossom syrup. In a small saucepan, combine equal parts sugar and water, heat until the sugar dissolves. Add a few drops of pink food coloring to achieve a delicate rose hue. Allow to cool and set aside.
2. Next, create the whiskey foam by whisking an egg white in a mixing bowl until frothy. In a separate cocktail shaker, combine whiskey, lemon juice, and cherry blossom syrup. Shake vigorously with ice to chill and dilute the mixture.
3. Strain the mixture into a cocktail glass without the ice, then top with the egg white foam.
4. For garnish, place cherries on a cocktail skewer and insert it into the foam. Add an edible cherry blossom atop each cocktail for a touch of whimsy.

Chef’s Insight

The key to this drink's success lies in the balance between the smooth whiskey, the tangy lemon juice, and the sweetness of the cherry blossom syrup. The foam creates a sense of decadence that elevates the entire experience.

Notes

Ensure you use food-safe edible cherry blossoms for garnish. Always handle and store alcohol responsibly.