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GPU cocktail: Gin, Prosecco, Umeshu

Cocktails, Drinks, Recipes, TechnoCocktails
  • G for Gin
  • P for Prosecco
  • U for Umeshu

Graphical processing units are now the most sought after computer chips to power the AI revolution (originally developed for complex graphical work like rendering animations), and the reason why Nvidia is now one of the world’s most valuable companies. GPUs start at hundreds of pounds but some can be worth tens of thousands. Until now, however, the GPU has only been available in silicon form, not suitable for human consumption. So finally here is the GPU cocktail, following closely after the CPU. Modelled loosely on the French 75 template (the ‘Soixante-Quinze’); a drink created during World War I as it reputedly knocked you flat much as the French 75mm field gun did. It has the same backbone of gin, but swaps a sweet Japanese plum wine (umeshu) for the traditional lemon and sugar. A twist of lemon peel brings back some of that sharper lemon character. This is the 5th TechnoCocktail, a series that started with the DATA.

GPU cocktail: Gin, Prosecco, Umeshu
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GPU cocktail: Gin, Prosecco, Umeshu

A festive and classy way to start the evening: a take on the French 75 with Japanese Umeshu plum wine instead of the usual lemon and sugar.

Ingredients

  • 25ml Gin

  • 15ml Umeshu

  • 50ml Prosecco

Directions

  • Mix the gin and umeshu in a champagne flute
  • Top with Prosecco, and this also works well with drier sparkling wines or a champagne
  • Squeeze a piece of lemon peel to flavour with some of the oil, and add as a garnish

Notes