Elderflower Margarita w/ Citrus Air

Ingredients:

3 Ounces Silver or Reposado Tequila

1.5 Ounce Lime Juice

1 Ounce Simple Syrup

1 Ounce Elderberry Flower

800ml Ounces Orange Juice

1 Teaspoon Soy Lecithin

.5 Teaspoon Beet Powder

Dried Lime Wheel

Makes Two Servings

Citrus air was the inspiration for this cocktail.  Citrus air is a light bubbly substance that is created by whipping citrus with an emersion blender.  The goal is to froth the citrus juice in combination with soy lecithin to create a very light foam that will hold its shape.  The airy foam will then be used to accent our cocktail as a flavor and color contrasting topper.  Soy lecithin is derived from soy and can be used for many purposes, some of which include acting as a food stabilizer (our purpose) and a nutritional supplement.

Making the citrus air is easy.  Follow these two steps:

Citrus Air

1. In a wide bottomed bowl or dish add the orange juice, soy lecithin, and beet powder. 

2. Use an immersion blender or frother to whip the mixture until it creates an air like foam.  Make sure not to completely submerge the blender as you need to be sure that you are whipping in air.

Helpful Tips:

1. The citrus mixture should be shallow in its dish.  Since you need air to whip the mixture it is best to have the most surface area possible.

2. Prep the air before making your cocktail as the soy lecithin helps the air hold its shape for up to an hour!

3. Use contrasting or complementary flavors for your cocktail for a more complex flavor.

Elderflower Margarita with Citrus Air Build Instructions:

1. In a shaker tin combine tequila or mezcal, fresh lime juice, simple syrup, elderflower cordial, and ice.  Shake vigorously for 15 seconds or until ice starts to form on the outside of the shaker tin.

2. Pour your margarita into a rocks glass and fill with ice.

3. Top the margarita with your citrus air and garnish with a dried lime wheel.