Cristal Recipe
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
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
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
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
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
Chill the Mixture
Pour the mixture into a mold or serving glasses and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
- 6
Serve
Once set, gently unmold the Cristal and serve chilled. Optionally, garnish with fresh mint leaves or lemon slices.