Ever wondered how to get a thick, foamy head on your NonAlc libation? Let’s chat about how to make your Fizz… Foam, on this Just a Merry Mocktail Monday!
Egg whites have been used to make drinks such as the Gin Fizz or Whiskey Sour. They give a nice, smooth, and velvety mouthfeel while adding a thick decorative foam for presentation. The thought of using eggs for mocktails might not seem too appealing, understandably so… it is truly optional. There are some safety practices to bear in mind when working with raw eggs. Always make sure you’re ingredients are fresh and there’s no cross-contamination.
If you’re looking for that mouthfeel and esthetic but would prefer to leave the eggs out of the mix, let me introduce you to aquafaba! It’s simply the juice from a chickpea or garbanzo bean can! This is a perfect substitute for vegans, people with food allergies, or someone nervous about using eggs. (All you need is about half an ounce) I’d suggest making sure you have a plan for the rest of the contents. What an exciting way to make some homemade hummus and a wonderful nonalcoholic Fizz Mocktail!
When is comes to flavor, there really isn’t too much of a difference in your final product. Some say they can smell the egg which is why some are garnished with bitters to cover the smell and some say the aquafaba has an earthy flavor. They are slight variants but nothing too overpowering that will mess up your creation.
Sober Curator Pro Tip: Always Dry Shake your ingredients first! Then add ice, re shake, and strain to serve. This will foam up the egg (or aquafaba) and make your final product look like a delight.
If you plan on foamin’ up a fizz… Tag @tonix.mocktails and @thesobercurator ! We’d looooove to see what you shake up!!
Until Next Week!!
To Your Health!
-Nik
ICYMI – Previous Just a Merry Mocktail Monday mini-classes
- Bring on the sparkle! Just a Merry Mocktail Monday Class 101: Sparkling Waters
- Keep it glassy! Just a Merry Mocktail Monday Class 102: Glassware
- DIY Simple Syrup that’s actually simple Just a Merry Mocktail Monday Class 103: Homemade ingredients – flavored simple syrups
- Add some drama! Just a Merry Mocktail Monday Class 104: The Dramatic Rim
- Ice Ice Baby! Just a Merry Mocktail Monday Class 105: Unique Ice Cubes
- So romantic! Just a Merry Mocktail Monday Class 106: the romantic rose strawberry garnish
- You Say Tomato – I say Tomato! Just a Merry Mocktail Monday Collab with @Tonix.Mocktails – The Staples Class 107: How many ways can you play with one ingredient??
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