Fat washing is an innovative cocktail technique that involves infusing spirits with fatty ingredients to enhance complexity and flavor. Olive oil, praised for its versatility, works exceptionally well with various spirits. According to Alex Howard, a beverage expert, aging spirits like whiskey and tequila benefit from olive oil's rich flavors, while even botanical spirits like gin can be subtly mellowed. For optimal results, it's advised to use high-quality extra virgin olive oil, which preserves the olives' flavors and nutrients, elevating the entire cocktail experience.
"Because olive oil is such a versatile fat, it works well with a number of spirits. Its rich, slightly fruity flavors play well with aged spirits like whiskey or reposado tequila to bring out their sweet oaky notes."
"Extra virgin is best for fat washing. It's the highest quality olive oil and is made from cold pressing olives, which means it retains more of the olives' natural flavors and nutrients."
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