Do you dream of creating perfectly fluffy foam for your drinks or whipping cream without actually whisking? The secret is a siphon! This versatile kitchen tool is becoming increasingly popular and can be used for both baking and cooking to create super tasty sauces, airy mousse, and perfect drink foam.
But how does a siphon actually work and how do you use it in the best way? We will go through all of that and a little more here, so scroll down and learn everything you need to know about a siphon!
How does a siphon work?
A siphon, or cream siphon as it is often called, uses nitrous oxide (N2O) to create a fluffy foam from fat-based liquids such as cream. The siphon is loaded with a cartridge of nitrous oxide that mixes with the liquid and forms small bubbles, creating a creamy foam that can be used for everything from desserts to cocktails.
How to use a siphon?
Using a siphon is actually easier than you might think. Follow these steps to get started and you'll be ready to experiment with your new kitchen tool!
How to use a siphon:
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Prepare the liquid - Mix cream or another fat-based liquid into the siphon.
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Fill the siphon - Unscrew the cap from the bottle and fill the siphon with the liquid. Remember to only use cold or room temperature liquid.
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Screw on the head - Make sure that the cap on the bottle is properly screwed on and that the seal is in place.
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Charge with nitrous oxide - Place a nitrous oxide cartridge in the holder and screw it in until you hear the gas being released.
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Shake the siphon - Turn the siphon upside down twice and shake the bottle a few times to distribute the gas.
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Store in a cool place - For best results, let the bottle sit in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
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Pipe the foam - Attach the nozzle you want to use and dispense the foam by turning the siphon upside down.
Recipe for fluffy foam for drinks with siphon
Do you want to jump on the trend of fluffy foam on drinks or just want to impress your guests a little extra? Then you need to get a siphon! Many classic cocktails have an egg white foam that adds the finishing touch to many drinks. The egg white is shaken together with the drink in a cocktail shaker, but with a siphon, you no longer need to shake. Load it with a cartridge and press the button, and you'll have fluffy foam in no time! Here are our favorites of luxurious drink foams in various flavors that can be made in a siphon, both with and without egg white.
How to make elderflower foam in a siphon
A elderflower foam on top of the drink is the perfect blend of sweet and sour at the same time. The sweetness from the elderflower syrup makes the foam a perfect match for slightly sour drinks like vodka sour or gin sour, but it can of course be used for other drinks to taste.
Ingredients:
10 cl egg white
40 cl concentrated elderflower syrup
Do this:
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Mix egg whites with elderflower syrup in a siphon.
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Let the bottle sit in the fridge for at least 30 minutes until it is properly chilled.
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Load the siphon with a nitrous oxide cartridge and shake the bottle before serving.
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Now the foam is ready to use!
How to make coconut foam in a siphon
Coconut foam is perhaps one of the trendiest foams to make in a siphon - perfect for exotic drinks like Thai basil.
Ingredients:
500 ml coconut cream
2.5 dl granulated sugar
Do this:
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Mix coconut cream and sugar in a saucepan and let the sugar dissolve while stirring.
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Remove the mixture from the stove and let it cool before placing it in the fridge until it is thoroughly cold.
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Pour the coconut cream into the siphon and charge it with a nitrous oxide cartridge as in the steps above.
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Shake the siphon and then the foam is ready to use!
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