Mandarin and Basil Broth (Recipe by Ferran Adrià: el Bulli)

A surprising liquid that combines the refreshing sweetness of mandarins with the aromatic touch of fresh basil, and a subtle alcoholic note thanks to the vodka.

People and places mentioned: Ferran AdriàelBulli

appetizer
cocktail
drink
vegan
vegetarian
Ingredients
Servings
4

Ingredients

  • 16 tangerines
  • fresh basil leaves (or mint), to taste
  • vodka, to taste
Nutritional Information

Per 100 g

Calories
55 kcal
Protein
0.8 g
Fat
0.3 g
Carbohydrates
13.2 g

Calculated from reviewed ingredient weights and pinned USDA FoodData Central records.

Step-by-step Guide

Method

  1. Wash the tangerines. Cut off the bases and peel them halfway.
  2. Separate the segments.
  3. Blend them to obtain a tangerine cream (blending the fruit with some of the peel gives a cream).

To serve

  1. Mix the chopped basil or mint leaves with the tangerine cream.
  2. Add a little vodka.
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