Upon looking, you see two crystal clear coup glasses shimmering with light golden liquid. Top floated with oyster liquor foam, garnished with pearls of finger lime, emitting little bursts of green against the soft, frothy ivory topping. A nest of dark freshwater pearls drapes on the side of the glass, adding an exotic allure.

Pearl on the Silk Route

Name: Pearl on the Silk Route
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 65 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 2 medium-sized fresh oysters shucked and juice reserved; 4 ounces Baijiu; 1 ounce Yuzu juice; 1 ounce Honey syrup; 4 dashes saline solution; 2 spoonfuls finger lime globules freshly scooped; Homemade oyster liquor foam; a couple fresh Thyme sprigs for garnish; a few freshwater pearls for garnish; Ice

Chinese oyster infusion meets unique cocktail inventiveness.

Category Cocktail

Prep 10 minutes

Cook 65 minutes

Style Chinese

Technique Shaking

Diet Friendly Pescatarian

Daily recipe · March 25, 2025

A little about this dish

Experience the East in a glass with this cocktail recipe. Highlighting oyster-infused Baijiu - a traditional Chinese liquor - fused with inventive elements for a unique, seasonal twist.

Ingredients (for 2)

Medium-sized fresh oysters — 2 — shucked and juice reserved
Baijiu — 4 ounces
Yuzu juice — 1 ounce
Honey syrup — 1 ounce
Saline solution — 4 dashes
Finger lime globules — 2 spoonfuls — freshly scooped
Homemade oyster liquor foam —
Fresh thyme sprigs — a couple — for garnish
Freshwater pearls — a few — for garnish
Ice —

Preparation

Step 1 — 🦪🥃🌡️

Begin with infusing Baijiu liquor with oysters. Mix the shucked oysters and Baijiu in a vacuum bag and seal it. Sous vide this at 50°C for 1 hour. Once done, filter out and discard the oysters. The remaining oyster-infused Baijiu should be poured back into its bottle and stored in the fridge.
Step 2 — 🍯🍋🧊

Take out the oyster-infused Baijiu and mix it with Yuzu juice, Honey syrup, and saline solution in a shaker. Add enough ice and give the shaker a rigorous shake for about 15 to 20 seconds, ensuring that your cocktail is chilled and well-mixed.
Step 3 — 🍸💎📿

Adorn your cocktail glasses by hanging a few freshwater pearls on the rim of each glass.
Step 4 — 🍹🌱🎉

Pour the prepared cocktail mix into the decorated glasses leaving some space on top. Add a layer of homemade oyster liquor foam. Garnish with some freshly scooped finger lime globules and a sprig of fresh thyme. Your cocktail is ready to serve.

A final fox tip

Baijiu is China's national spirit traditionally used in celebrations. By using it, we are adding a part of Chinese culture and tradition into this creative cocktail. If you prefer a non-alcoholic version, use oyster-infused water instead of Baijiu. You can make the cocktail even more special by using smoked ice for a hint of thrilling complexity.