Sign up for the Small Screen Email Newsletter: http://vid.io/xdM <br />Be the first to know when new episodes air on our site!<br />This light and refreshing cocktail is perfect for the summer. A honey lemon foam adds eye and mouth appeal.<br /><br />Watch this video on Small Screen: http://www.smallscreennetwork.com/video/727/liquid_kitchen_vsop_lemon_derby/<br /><br />Recipe:<br />Cocktail<br />3 large sprigs of mint<br />1 oz Rémy Martin VSOP Cognac<br />1/2 oz vodka<br />3/4 oz fresh lemon juice<br />3/4 oz simple syrup<br />1 oz soda water<br /><br />Honey-Lemon Foam <br />Makes enough to fill one iSi canister -- about 15 -- 20 servings<br />2 sheets gelatin (gold or bronze strength) <br />4 fl oz local honey <br />2 fl oz lemon juice <br />6 fl oz hot water <br />4 fl oz pasteurized egg whites<br /><br />Instructions:<br />Cocktail<br />Tear mint and add to mixing glass, (muddle if desired).<br />Measure VSOP, vodka, simple syrup and lemon juice.<br />Fill with ice. <br />Cap and shake vigorously.<br />Strain into a Collins glass filled with fresh ice.<br />Add a splash of soda or sparkling water. <br />Stir and garnish.<br />If topping with honey lemon foam, leave about 1/2 inch to swirl the top with foam.<br /><br />Honey-Lemon Foam <br />Place gelatin sheets in a bowl of ice water and "bloom" (soak till soft) for about 10 minutes. <br />Combine the honey, lemon juice and hot water. Stir till honey is incorporated. Strain into a small saucepan. <br />Remove gelatin from ice water and squeeze out excess water and then add to pan of liquid. Heat over medium-high heat just until gelatin is dissolved - stirring- Immediately remove the saucepan from the heat. Do not boil. <br />Let cool about 10 minutes -- or until room temperature. <br />Place egg whites in a bowl -- whisk them lightly to break up, then whisk in the cooled mixture till incorporated. Pour mixture into iSi Whip canister. Charge with 2 -- cream (N2O) charger cartridges -- and IMMEDIATELY SHAKE WELL - and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight. <br />Shake well upside down before discharging foam onto cocktail. <br />Store in refrigerator for up to 7 days.
