How do I shake a molecular gastronomy margarita?

Get your Margarita on the next level with our Molecular Gastronomy recipe! Explore the chemistry behind the perfect balance of sweet and sour.

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I shake a Molecular Gastronomy Margarita. Items include: limes sugar lime juice sodium alginate calcium chloride tequila orange liqueur simple syrup water lecithin powder

limes 3-4 limes
sugar Enough to coat the lime slices
lime juice 230ml (divided)
sodium alginate 2g
calcium chloride 5g
tequila 60ml
orange liqueur 30ml
simple syrup 50ml (divided)
water 200ml (divided)
lecithin powder 1g

Take note
Please be cautious when handling the molecular ingredients, as they have specific instructions for use. Also, consume alcohol responsibly and only if you are of legal drinking age.

1

Make Sugar-Coated Limes

Slice a few limes and dip the slices into sugar. Place them on a tray and freeze for about 1 hour until the sugar coating is firm.

2

Prepare Lime Caviar

In a bowl, whisk together 100ml of lime juice and 2g of sodium alginate until the alginate is fully dissolved. Let the mixture rest for about 15 minutes to allow any air bubbles to settle. Then, using a syringe or dropper, drip the lime juice mixture into a bowl filled with 1 liter of water stirred gently with 5g of calcium chloride. As the droplets of lime juice hit the calcium chloride solution, they will form tiny gelatinous spheres known as lime caviar. Let them sit in the calcium chloride solution for about 2 minutes to firm up. Carefully strain the lime caviar using a sieve and rinse them with fresh water to remove any excess calcium chloride solution.

3

Mix Margarita Base

In a cocktail shaker, combine 60ml of tequila, 30ml of lime juice, 30ml of orange liqueur, and 20ml of simple syrup. Add a few ice cubes and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds to chill the mixture.

4

Add Lime Foam

In a separate bowl, combine 100ml of water, 30ml of lime juice, 30ml of simple syrup, and 1g of lecithin powder. Use a hand blender or milk frother to create a foam on the surface of the mixture.

5

Serve with Molecular Touch

Strain the Margarita base into a chilled glass. Place a small spoonful of lime foam on top of the drink to give it a molecular touch. Garnish with the sugar-coated lime slices and a sprinkle of lime caviar. Cheers!