Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsHanny'sCristal Recipe

Cristal Recipe

Inspired by Hanny's
Time30m
Serves4

Make Cristal Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Method

Preparation Steps

  1. 1

    Prepare the Sugar Syrup

    In a small saucepan, combine sugar and water. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar is fully dissolved. Once dissolved, remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

  2. 2

    Dissolve Gelatin

    In a separate small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin powder over 1/4 cup of cold water. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it blooms.

  3. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    Once the sugar syrup has cooled, add the lemon juice and the bloomed gelatin to the syrup. Stir well until the gelatin is completely dissolved.

  4. 4

    Add Sparkling Water

    Gently fold in the sparkling water into the syrup mixture. Be careful not to stir too vigorously to retain the fizziness.

  5. 5

    Chill the Mixture

    Pour the mixture into a mold or serving glasses and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Once set, gently unmold the Cristal and serve chilled. Optionally, garnish with fresh mint leaves or lemon slices.

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