Strawberry 'Martini' with Lemongrass Foam Recipe

Name: Strawberry 'Martini' with Lemongrass Foam
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pints strawberries, prepped and halved; 1/2 cup citrus flavored vodka; 1 tablespoon mint, fine julienne, save 4 small sprigs for garnish; 2 cups water; 2 cups sugar; 6 lemongrass stalks, white part only, sliced; 2 slices peeled ginger; 2 lemons, zested; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 sheet gelatin

Servings: persons

1
Place the strawberries in a bowl and fold in with vodka and mint.
2
Store in the refrigerator until cold about 1 hour.
3
In a small saucepan over low heat, mix water and sugar until dissolved.
4
Add lemongrass, ginger and lemon zest and bring to a simmer.
5
Cover with a plate or lid and reduce by 1/2, or until a syrupy consistency is achieved, about 45 minutes.
6
Mix in lemon juice and keep syrup warm on low heat.
7
Bloom the gelatin in 1 cup water and add to warm syrup to dissolve.
8
Strain syrup and keep at room temperature.
9
It will thicken as it cools.
10
Place syrup in a foaming canister with 2 cartridges and set aside.
11
Strain the strawberries before serving and place the strained vodka in the freezer (optional).
12
In 4 chilled martini glasses, place a small mound of the strawberries.
13
Foam the lemongrass mixture on top and garnish with mint sprig.
14
Beverage suggestion: Chilled Fino Sherry, Bandol Rose Domaine Tempier 1998

474

kcal

Calories

127

Carbs

Protein

Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pints strawberries, prepped and halved, 1/2 cup citrus flavored vodka, 1 tablespoon mint, fine julienne, save 4 small sprigs for garnish, 2 cups water, and more.

Yes, Strawberry 'Martini' with Lemongrass Foam falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Strawberry 'Martini' with Lemongrass Foam

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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