Fat-Washing
AdvancedInfusing spirits with liquid fat (butter, bacon, coconut oil), then freezing to remove the fat while keeping flavor.
方法
1. Melt or liquefy your fat of choice — butter, bacon grease, coconut oil, or sesame oil. 2. Combine the warm liquid fat with your base spirit in a heatproof container, using roughly 1.5 oz fat per 750ml of spirit. 3. Let the mixture infuse at room temperature for 4–6 hours, stirring occasionally so the fat absorbs into the spirit. 4. Place the container in the freezer for at least 4 hours until the fat solidifies on the surface. 5. Remove the solid fat layer from the top and discard it. 6. Strain the spirit through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth to remove any remaining particles. Tip: The frozen fat captures impurities along with it, leaving the spirit clarified. Common mistake: not freezing long enough — partially solidified fat is harder to remove cleanly.
プロのヒント
Melt 2 oz of fat per 8 oz of spirit, combine in a sealable container at room temperature, and let it steep for 4-6 hours with occasional gentle swirling. Transfer to the freezer for at least 12 hours until the fat solidifies into a disc on the surface, then carefully remove the fat cap and fine-strain through cheesecloth to catch any remaining particles. Brown butter and bacon fat deliver the most impactful results — coconut oil adds subtle richness while sesame oil creates an umami-forward profile. Always use a spirit at 40% ABV or higher, as the alcohol is necessary to extract and retain the fat-soluble flavor compounds after the fat itself is removed.
よくある間違い
Not freezing long enough leaves microscopic fat particles suspended in the spirit, creating a greasy, cloudy appearance and an oily mouthfeel that ruins the finished cocktail. Using rancid or old fat imparts stale, sour off-flavors that taste spoiled and cannot be removed once infused, wasting an entire bottle of base spirit. Not filtering thoroughly through cheesecloth and then a coffee filter leaves visible fat globules that float on the surface and turn the drink murky when shaken.