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

Category Cocktail
Prep 10 minutes
Cook 65 minutes
Technique Shaking
Diet Friendly Pescatarian

Daily Recipe: March 25, 2025

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)

Preparation

  1. Step 1 - πŸ¦ͺπŸ₯ƒπŸŒ‘️
    Begin with infusing Baijiu liquor with oysters. Mix the shucked oysters and Baijiu in a vacuum bag and seal it. Sous vide this at 50Β°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.
  2. Step 2 - πŸ―πŸ‹πŸ§Š
    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.
  3. Step 3 - πŸΈπŸ’ŽπŸ“Ώ
    Adorn your cocktail glasses by hanging a few freshwater pearls on the rim of each glass.
  4. Step 4 - πŸΉπŸŒ±πŸŽ‰
    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.

Additional

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.