Spherification

[David A]

Ordered some alginate and lactate with a plan to make some interesting cocktail additives.

Thinking Pimms (for Pimms), Raspberry Vodka (for RV and and lemonade), Limoncello (for G&Ts)

Also possibly going to do some raspberry ones to go on the desert.

Anyone know how long they last before they start to firm up and not be burstable?

Ideas welcome!

[mattdaniels]

Not a clue but let us know how you get on and post the pictures.

[21TonyK]

From memory. Pretty sure you can control the setting time by varying the concentrations. I played around for a bit but had no practical use so didnt take it further. If we need anything you can pretty much buy it ready done now.

[David A]

Any tips ? Receipie ideas?

[Pferdestarke]

I've got the Ferran Adria kit. Used it twice.

I did spherical olives.

YouTube will help.

[Muntu]

Don't forget the posh ice - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuwJEN3VG-Y&fea...

[thetapeworm]

Pferdestarke said:

I've got the Ferran Adria kit. Used it twice.

I did spherical olives.

YouTube will help.

I have that kit too, I've yet to open it 2 years later - I presume the contents probably need renewing now.

The idea appealed but in reality I rarely have time to do anything interesting in the kitchen these days.