Cocktail japonais : mocktail au shiso rouge

Japanese cocktail: red shiso mocktail

Drinks 10min Easy

Ingredients

45 ml of red shiso infusion ref. NISSNA1
60 ml of jasmine infusion
10 ml of vanilla syrup
20 ml of sugar syrup
60 ml of shiso infusion ref. NISSNA1
250 ml of water
1 egg white

Fancy a refined and surprising alcohol-free Japanese cocktail with numerous health benefits? This shiso mocktail shiso rouge is a true invitation to a gustatory journey. Red shiso, an emblematic plant of Japanese cuisine, captivates with its complex notes blending mint, coriander and a light touch of anise. Paired with the sweetness of jasmine and the indulgence of vanilla, this alcohol-free cocktail offers an experience that is both fresh and sophisticated.

The ingredients of the Japanese shiso mocktail:

For the mocktail:

45 ml of red shiso infusion ref. NISSNA1
60 ml of jasmine infusion
10 ml of vanilla syrup

For the shiso foam (optional):

20 ml of sugar syrup
60 ml of shiso infusion ref. NISSNA1
250 ml of water
1 egg white

Cocktail preparation:

1. The mocktail base

In a shaker filled with ice, pour the red shiso infusion, the jasmine infusion and the vanilla syrup. Shake vigorously to mix well and chill everything. Pour into a tumbler-type glass also filled with ice, and place a shiso leaf on top.

2. The airy shiso foam

In a siphon, mix the sugar syrup, the shiso infusion, the water and the egg white. Add a CO2 cartridge and shake vigorously for at least 10 seconds. Place the siphon in the refrigerator for a minimum of 30 minutes (ideally 1 hour or more) for a perfect texture.

3. The final assembly

Just before serving, add a touch of shiso foam on top of the alcohol-free Japanese cocktail. This indulgent note brings an exquisite creaminess and enhances the floral and herbaceous aromas of the drink.

Tasting the Japanese cocktail

Savour this sophisticated Japanese cocktail, where the freshness of shiso meets the floral sweetness of jasmine and the roundness of vanilla. An invitation to a flavourful journey full of elegance and lightness. Cheers!

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What is red shiso?

Red shiso, also called purple shiso or Japanese basil (Perilla frutescens), is an essential ingredient in Japanese cuisine, including in patisserie. Its purple variety is particularly prized for its natural colouring power, used notably in the preparation of umeboshi plums, certain sakés and sesame seeds.

As an aromatic plant, red shiso flavours many recipes with its complex taste notes — at once herbaceous and tangy — reminiscent of basil, hibiscus, acerola, red cherry and lemon balm.

Renowned for its health benefits, it is also classified among medicinal plants and appreciated for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and antispasmodic properties. The dried shiso flakes can be used to make a very refreshing juice, where its tangy notes offer a uniquely thirst-quenching sensation.

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