Umami Adonis
A delicious mixed umami cocktail! Umami Adonis is a great cocktail to drink while eating some tapas, cheese, and charcuterie boards. It also pairs really well with citrusy and chocolatey desserts.
Halve, thinly slice, and roughly chop <quantity>95<unit>g</unit></quantity> of white button mushrooms
Transfer the mushrooms to a pot over medium heat. Cook until they start to soften and are reduced by half
Add <quantity>3<unit>g</unit></quantity> of MSG and gently mix to combine
Add <quantity>21<unit>g</unit></quantity> of butter and mix until it is completely melted. Turn off the heat
Remove the pot from heat and let the mushrooms sit at room temperature for 10m to cool down
Transfer the mushrooms to a slim recipient and add <quantity>150<unit>ml</unit></quantity> of vodka
Cover it with a lid and place it in the refrigerator for 2d to infuse flavors
Drain the liquid into a cup lined with a coffee filter and a coffee dripper. Use a fine mesh sieve to prevent the mushroom pieces from falling back into the liquid
Transfer the liquid to another recipient and close it. Store in a ventilated spot until it’s time to use it. The mushroom tincture is ready
Chill a Nick & Nora glass with ice cubes
Add <quantity>45<unit>ml</unit></quantity> of manzanilla sherry and <quantity>45<unit>ml</unit></quantity> of red vermouth to a mixing glass
Add <quantity>2<unit>dashes</unit></quantity> of orange bitters and <quantity>10<unit>ml</unit></quantity> of the Mushroom Tincture
Add ice cubes and stir to chill and combine
Discard the ice from the Nick & Nora glass and strain the cocktail into it
Garnish with a white bottom mushroom slice on a toothpick and a twisted orange peel. The umami adonis is ready
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