It’s proven to have that ooh la la factor which James Bond oozed with ease. Martinis are a man’s and woman’s best friend, undoubtedly every fashionistas’ tipple, the Martini is the catwalk quencher. If any drinks screams suaveness then the Ghost Martini is a must –try. Rich in spirit (quite literally) and flavoursome, it’s not all BOO for this cocktail!
Prepare a glass baking dish of Belvedere Cytrus, water and pure gold gelatin (220 bloom count)
Allow to set firm in the fridge, and cut thesolidified vodka, which will turn clear, into one-inch cubes Add drizzle of Noilly Prat vermouth foam*.
* To make the foam:
500g 100% Pressed Cloudy Apple juice
230g Noilly Prat dry Vermouth
100g cold water
60g Simple syrup (1:1)
6.5 Sheets gelatine (200 bloom count)
Method:
Simple syrup:
Combine 200g of white sugar with 200g boiling water. Stir until sugar is fully dissolved. Cool in fridge.
Foam:
Soak gelatine sheets in cold water for 5 minutes.
In a separate bowl add all remaining ingredients and mix well. Fine strain out any bits of pith as these will clog up the siphon.
Heat gelatine and 1/3 of the mix on stovetop but do not boil. Take off heat, combine with remaining mixture. Mix thoroughly.
Pour into soda siphon and charge with NO2. Chill in fridge.