Martini with Mushrooms, Sake and CRAZY garnishes

[@KevinKos]

Will you try combining mushrooms and cocktails? Or have you already? PS: I swear we shot this episode before Anders Erickson made his “pee ice” with chamomile in the collaboration episode! 😂

[@CopyCatCo]

I didn't make it myself, but I've had a drink made with mushroom infused cognac before and it was easily in my top 10.

[@AndersErickson]

😂 😂 Your ice looks so much better than mine ever did!!

[@bradhart2]

I tried various classic whiskey cocktails using bourbon and regular pickled mushrooms as I once bought an overstocked pallet of gourmet products that had 3 full cases of pickled mushrooms in gallon jars. I particularly like my version of a Manhattan using sherry, orange bitters, and a mushroom garnish.

[@TrufflesOnTheRocks]

Can't wait to have one with you mate! Cheers!

[@KevinKos]

Can't wait either! I guess it will be more than just one, right? 😁 Cheers my friend!

[@jeiichi]

Yes Kevin, KI NO BI means the beauty of the seasons🙂

[@KevinKos]

😊🥂

[@hogwallowsoaps]

Kevin, I saw a mustache hair out of place… we cannot have that! ☺️❤️👍🏻 You have a beautiful Mom! :-)

[@KevinKos]

😁 Sorry about that. I have to put more effort into the mustache grooming next time. Thank you!

[@AndersErickson]

Such a great episode. The nature shots were great, and I loved how you included your mom - on top of all of that, a beautiful cocktail! Cheers!

[@KevinKos]

She was so proud to be in the episode. Thank you, Anders!

[@davidalba6337]

The amount of work in these videos seems huuuuge! Keep the great work, it's amazing and appreciated. Cheers!

[@KevinKos]

Thanks a lot, David! Much appreciated. Cheers!

[@boozeontherocks]

Wild mushrooms and crazy garnishes? You have me Kevin.

[@KevinKos]

Yep it's wild 😄 Thank you, David!

[@fabiovedroni560]

Another speculate piece of art! Thank you for leveling up my standards in cocktails and drinks.

[@KevinKos]

Thank you kindly!

[@marcoperez2969]

This is one of the most sophisticated and complex cocktails I have ever seen. Thank you for share with us this wonderful recipe.

[@KevinKos]

So nice of you! It's my pleasure!

[@RobsHomeBar]

Crazy technique Kevin! Impressive as always! Cheers my friend! 🍸

[@KevinKos]

Thanks a lot! Cheers!

[@CoachVinoLLC]

So great to see your mom! 😍 Your outdoor scenes are always my favorite. It would be really cool if you made a cocktail outdoors!

[@KevinKos]

Thank you! Maybe we will do it one day. Cheers!

[@LiquidMemoir]

Love how you included your mom, looks like an awesome martini full of flavor!

[@KevinKos]

Thank you my friend! She was so happy to be in the episode 😊

[@claytonw1274]

Kevin, I love what you’re doing with this channel. I’m always super impressed with your content! Keep it up!

[@KevinKos]

Thanks a lot! I will do my best to keep on impressing you 😊 cheers!

[@claytonw1274]

@@KevinKos Cheers!

[@bradhart2]

I have been making sake martinis for years using pink pickled sushi ginger as a garnish. I like your idea of using green tea ice cubes.

[@KevinKos]

I love sushi so that sounds amazing! Cheers, Bradley!

[@mslattery-sw1jp]

This is perfect. Informative, subtle jokes, and a delicious looking drink. I can only sum it up as a piece of art.

[@KevinKos]

A comment like this on a Monday morning - perfect way to start the week! Thank you so much for your kind words!

[@phantomhandofcocktailtime6911]

Kevin, you’re such a funghi to be around! (Yeah, that’s how it’s pronounced 😉)

[@TheWeePearl]

This is awesome! I’ve also been developing a mushroom cocktail, but took a tiki route. This sounds freaking delicious! The garnishes and the ice are next level. Bravo 👏

[@KevinKos]

I would love to see your mushroom tiki cocktail. I bet you will make it super delicious.. Thank you!

[@TheWeePearl]

@@KevinKos hopefully I get around to filming it soon!

[@roganin_pro]

Thank you Kevin! Done perfectly as always!

[@KevinKos]

Awesome, thank you!

[@Barprints]

I can honestly say I've never made a cocktail with mushrooms before. This is awesome Kevin. Cheers!

[@KevinKos]

Thank you so much!

[@jonathangleason9404]

Another great episode! Excited to see your process on making clear ice!

[@KevinKos]

Thank you!

[@MinhNguyen-qj7eo]

hi, i did infused shiitake mushroom with sweet vermouth, it's really good

[@KevinKos]

I bet it was. I wash thinking about using shiitake in this one, but since it's a mushroom season where I live, I had to forage and use this one.

[@MrMoney331]

Dang I missed and episode! This drink is insane!!! Fantastic work!

[@KevinKos]

No worries. I am glad that you watched it. Thank you!

[@mreraserdx]

Very interesting...I will give it a try.

[@KevinKos]

Hope you enjoy

[@robifiser]

I'm not a fan of pickled mushrooms but somehow you made even this work in a cocktail! Great cocktail, Kevin!

[@KevinKos]

Thank you, Robi!

[@matthewgabbard6415]

Lovely!

[@antonbuushansen7816]

It’s very convenient that I bought the same sake you used a few weeks back. I guess I better go foraging in the grocery store. Amazing video as always, cheers!

[@KevinKos]

So great! I hope that you will try out this Martini. Thank you and cheers!

[@ninjapenguin567]

Wow. Totally inspiring! Really been wanting to play with more savory drinks. All the more reason why this is my favorite channel 🥳✨

[@KevinKos]

That's so nice of you! I am glad you found it inspirational! Cheers!

[@bakanoboku]

What a fantastic video. I always learn more mixology techniques from you guys.

[@KevinKos]

Great to hear! Thank you!

[@harishnova2651]

Tried the same concept for mt elite bar challange now I am in top 3 thanks bro

[@zazovecchi]

Hello Kevin great cocktails as always this video is amazing and I’m sure it tastes great but I would like to know how to make spruce spouts bitters cheers Kevin .

[@igustiagungindrasastrawan1086]

Another great video from you . Thank you very much for sharing.

[@KevinKos]

My pleasure!

[@mhergabrielyan4509]

It's very interesting recipe thank you)

[@johnolmos8670]

The ultimate Ummami experience

[@KevinKos]

Indeed

[@MICRSCP]

Oh hell yeah!

[@carlosmorante8827]

Cool one ... I want to taste it .

[@KevinKos]

It's super tasty. You will see more gin-oil cocktails in a near future 😉

[@stephenriordan2616]

Legend!

[@arianyazdannik968]

this looks and I'm sure tastes amazing

[@KevinKos]

Thank you!

[@thibaultwyrsch6888]

Next time I have a nice sake opened, I'm trying it out! Since I only have regular soy sauce, I'll mix it with some dashi to reduce the salt and increase the umami. And will use shiitake instead of porchini to stay more Japanese ;) Love your crazy recipes tho, so inventive! Can't wait to see what you have next! (still waiting for one with absinthe tho)

[@KevinKos]

Your take would be even better! Thanks for the great ideas! And about the absinthe. Does the spray on top of the glass count? 🤞😃Thank you!

[@thibaultwyrsch6888]

Will try to do it these coming weeks. I will definitely let you know! Haha let's say spraying absinthe is a good beginning ;)

[@sofiewenmaekers4068]

Hi Kevin! Can i substitute the spruce tip bitters? I have all the ingredients except the bitters and it’s too hard to find all the ingredients to make the bitters.. thanks in advance! Love your work ✌🏻. Greats from Belgium!

[@KevinKos]

Hi, Sofie. Spice bitters are really hard to find. You can substitute them with lemon or lime bitters. With those, you will get great results too. Thank you and best regards to Belgium!

[@thereturnoftheprodigalyams6763]

I don't know if you edit and direct the episodes yourself Kevin but whomever does out did themselves on this episodes.

[@KevinKos]

We are a team of three (plus Phanthom Hand 😄) so I don't do all that job by myself. Robi Fišer is directing the episodes and Sašo Veber is DOP so he does all the editing. I am glad that you like our work! Thank you!

[@zazovecchi]

Kevin ! Remember you still have to do the cocktail engineering video about making clear ice at home cheers

[@KevinKos]

I know. Thank you for reminding me of this. Cheers!

[@zazovecchi]

@@KevinKos cheers

[@GreatBritiain]

Such a good video! I’m writing a new cocktail menu at the moment, and am actually making a Lapsang Soochong Syrup for one of the drinks, but have just been bringing the water to the boil and letting it steep for about 10 minutes. Have you got any tips on how I might be able to get the best results? Sadly I haven’t got a fancy tea timer like you!

[@barstoolbanter7212]

I would recommend dropping the heat before it comes to a boil, green tea can burn easily. For a strong syrup, I always recommend using more tea, not more time. Steeping for too long can lead to off flavors. Cheers!

[@KevinKos]

Barstool Banter got a point and I agree with everything he said. If you don't have that timer, just use a regular stopwatch, it will work just great 😊 Thank you!

[@alexhobbins7491]

Ki-No-Bi gin is what I always recommend for a martini at work it’s amazing gin

[@KevinKos]

It's truly amazing gin. Cheers!

[@dancingowlheadman]

Loving your martini recipes, my absolute favourite cocktail, theres nothing quite like it. I wonder what you think of Luis Buenel's martini recipe? Its super cold, super dry (with just a wash of vermouth and bitters) but shaken (not stirred)

[@KevinKos]

Thank you! I love Martinis. I do like less vermouth in mines but in 5:1 ratio of spirit/vermouth. I am not ok with shaking it. I prefer prebatching it and put it in a freezer for a super cold result.

[@tedjh]

WOW

[@gustavoguimaraes7667]

Kevin, please make the best bloody mary drink ever on the next episode! Thx! 😉

[@KevinKos]

Gustavo, that just might be a challenge worth a Cocktail Time episode. I'll write that down for a future episode, cheers!

[@samatkinson4545]

Can you use coffee ice?

[@KevinKos]

Not in this drink, but you can for sure use it in some other cocktail.

[@PhilippeLarcher]

Isn't it nicer to cut the foot of the mushroom to increase chances it will spawn again later?

[@joshpierce8607]

No MSG?

[@KevinKos]

Not this time, but it would be a great addition for sure!

[@socialswine3656]

Naturally occurring glutamate in the mushrooms, soy sauce and green tea renders it somewhat pointless no?

[@joshpierce8688]

@@socialswine3656 nope need more

[@wak6880]

How dirty do you like your martini? Forest floor 🍄 🌲

[@matthewlockhart6243]

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