Sichuan Pepper + Sesame Oil Fat-Washed Cocktail Recipes
The Mala Market
Author: Kathy Yuan | The Mala Market | Inspiration & Ingredients for Sichuan Cooking
To Fat-Wash
- 12 ounces gin of choice approx. 1½ cups
- ½ ounce tengjiaoyou (green Sichuan pepper oil, Yaomazi preferred) approx. 1 tablespoon
- 12 ounces whiskey of choice approx. 1½ cups
- ½ ounce toasted sesame oil (Cuizi preferred) approx. 1 tablespoon
Sichuan Pepper Martini ft. Tengjiaoyou
- 2 ounces fat-washed gin
- ½ ounce dry vermouth
- ice, for stirring
- lemon peel, optional
- olive, optional
Sichuan Pepper Gin Fizz ft. Tengjiaoyou
- 2 ounces fat-washed gin
- ¾ ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- ¾ ounce simple syrup ½ ounce if rich syrup
- 1 egg white
- ice, for shaking
- club soda, to top
- lemon peel, optional, for garnish
Manhattan ft. Toasted Sesame Oil
- 2 ounces fat-washed whiskey (technically I used scotch whiskey, making mine a "Rob Roy")
- 1 ounce sweet vermouth
- 3 dashes Angostura bitters
- ice, for stirring
- lemon peel or Luxardo cherry, optional, for garnish
Fat-Washing (at least 1 day prior)
Combine the gin with tengjiaoyou in one resealable jar and whiskey with sesame oil in the other. Seal. Shake vigorously to combine, oncer per hour for 2-3 hours. Chill in freezer overnight (or at least 6-8 hours hours) to separate and solidify the oils.The next day, when the oil has solidified, prepare a cheesecloth over a strainer or chinois. Strain out the solids and store the fat-washed liquor in a cool, dark place.
Sichuan Pepper Martini ft. Tengjiaoyou
Combine fat-washed gin and vermouth in a shaker or mixing glass. Fill with ice and stir at least 30 seconds, until the aromas have bloomed to your liking. Strain into chilled martini glass. Garnish with a lemon peel and/or olive, as desired. If using lemon, twist it over the poured drink to express the oil content in the peel.
Sichuan Pepper Gin Fizz ft. Tengjiaoyou
Combine fat-washed gin, lemon juice, simple syrup and egg white in a cocktail shaker. Dry-shake vigorously, about 15 seconds, to ensure a foamy egg white. Fill shaker with ice, then shake another 30 seconds or until chilled. Strain into chilled tall glass and top with club soda. Garnish with lemon peel as desired.
Manhattan ft. Toasted Sesame Oil
Combine fat-washed whiskey, sweet vermouth and bitters in a shaker or mixing glass. Fill with ice and stir 20-30 seconds, until chilled. Strain into a chilled rocks glass with or without ice. Garnish with lemon peel or Luxardo cherry as desired.
