Fat-Washing Japanese Whisky

Photo by Arlene Ibarra

Photo by Arlene Ibarra

This is a cocktail that utilizes fat-washing and sous vide in its creation, so if you are looking for some fun new techniques to add to your cocktail arsenal, than this drink is just for you.

KOJIMA COCKTAIL
1.5oz Sesame Japanese Whiskey*
.75oz Madeira
.75oz Giffard Ginger Liqueur
2 drops Barrel Aged Soy Sauce (no cheap shit here)

METHOD: Stir
GLASSWARE: Serve from empty Soy Sauce bottle & pour into Double Old-Fashioned over Ice
GARNISH: None

SESAME WHISKY*
Ingredients:
+ 4oz Sesame Oil (good quality)
+ 1 liter Japanese Whisky

Recipe: 
1. Seal and then sous vide the mixture at 135F for 2 hrs.
2. Cool it in the freezer.
3. Once the fat is solidified strain out sesame oil with a cheesecloth.