We Ask Beverage Director Amy Racine About Elevating Jell-O Shots
The Times Square EDITION unveils a unique twist on the traditional Jell-O shot with the French 75 Bite.
Photo by Liz Clayman
Inspired by the classic French 75 cocktail, this innovative creation by expert mixologists combines sparkling wine, gin, and lemon to deliver a tangy and sophisticated treat that embodies the essence of summer.
Photo by Liz Clayman
“The French 75 has been a refreshing and refined cocktail since its creation at Harry’s Bar in Paris in 1915,” says Amy Racine, Beverage Director at John Fraser Restaurant.
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“In warmer weather, its citrus tones and botanical floral flavors are enhanced by the bright, clean notes of the gin. The brioche and minerality in the wine add excellent complexity and energy, making it perfect for the warmer months.”
Photo by Liz Clayman
A favorite among guests, the French 75 cocktail’s flavors and bright champagne notes are showcased in the bite-sized creation, filled with citrus and botanical tones. The playful design allows for various shapes and depths, presenting these creative ingredients in distinctive ways. Developing the French 75 Bite involved overcoming the challenge of managing high alcohol content, which can prevent the bite from settling properly. Fresh juices that enhance the spirit’s flavor or support the overall cocktail profile proved essential. This meticulous attention to detail ensures each French 75 Bite is a perfect blend of taste and artistry, ready to delight guests throughout the summer.
Amy’s Tips for Elevating Jell-O shots
Play with Shapes: Playing with shave and design can be one of the most unique elements. It can be cut into different shapes and depths, which can be presented in unique ways.
Play with Flavors: One of the most exciting elements of working with these creative ingredients is curating a variety of flavor profiles into differing figures.
Watch Alcohol Content: When creating the recipe for the French 75 Bite, we had to watch out for high alcohols as it can prevent the bite from settling.
Fresh is Best: Using fresh juices that elevate the flavor of the spirit or that support the flavor profile of the cocktail in general is one of the best ways to go when preparing interesting flavors.
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