Ramen Reverie

Description: Dive into a savory symphony with the Ramen Reverie, a clarified cocktail that brings the umami essence of a traditional ramen bowl into your glass. This drink is an extraordinary fusion of creamy tonkotsu broth and the earthy notes of shochu and mushrooms, subtly sweetened by miso syrup. Serve this culinary delight in a specially crafted mushroom cup to enhance the aromatic experience. Ingredients: - 1 oz Tonkotsu broth, clarified* - 1 oz Sweet potato shochu - 1 oz Barley shochu - 0.5 oz Vodka - 0.5 oz Mushroom extract** - 0.5 oz Miso syrup*** Instructions: 1. Begin by clarifying the tonkotsu broth to achieve a clear base, which involves chilling the broth until the fats solidify and can be removed, followed by a fine straining process. 2. In a shaker, combine the clarified tonkotsu broth, sweet potato shochu, barley shochu, vodka, mushroom extract, and miso syrup. 3. Shake vigorously for at least 15 seconds to ensure all ingredients are well incorporated. 4. Double strain the mixture into a chilled mushroom cup to capture the drink's essence without any solids. 5. Garnish with a single slice of dried mushroom atop the drink for an elegant finish. *Clarified Tonkotsu Broth: Chill the prepared broth and remove solidified fats, then strain through a fine cloth until clear. **Mushroom Extract: Soak a variety of mushrooms in hot water for 30 minutes and reduce the liquid until concentrated, then strain. ***Miso Syrup: Mix equal parts miso paste and simple syrup until smooth.