Vanilla Crush Recipe
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Ingredients
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Cocktail
Garnish
Method
Cocktail
Combine ingredients
In a cocktail shaker add vanilla vodka (2 oz), neutral vodka (0.5 oz), white crème de cacao (0.5 oz), heavy cream (1 oz), half-and-half (1 oz), simple syrup (0.5 oz), vanilla extract (0.25 tsp), fresh lemon juice (0.25 oz), and egg white if using (0.5 oz).
Dry shake (if using egg white)
If you included the egg white, seal the shaker and shake vigorously without ice for 15 seconds to emulsify and build texture.
Wet shake
Add the ice (about 1 cup) to the shaker. Shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds until the shaker is well chilled and the exterior becomes frosty.
Double strain
Remove the chilled glass from the freezer. Double strain the cocktail into the glass using a Hawthorne strainer and a fine mesh strainer to catch ice shards and any small solids for a silky texture.
Garnish
Dust the surface of the cocktail with the scraped seeds from 1/2 tsp vanilla bean or a light sprinkle of vanilla sugar to enhance aroma. Grate a small amount (about 1 tsp) of white chocolate over the top for a delicate visual and flavor accent.
Express a lemon twist over the drink to release oils, then drop it in or rest it on the rim. Serve immediately.