Brunch season is the perfect time to try chamber vacuum sealing—a pro-level technique that intensifies flavors, preserves freshness, and elevates the overall dining experience. Since handcrafted drinks are a must for Mother’s Day, reach for your sous vide cooker and Precision® Chamber Vacuum Sealer to get started.
The Precision® Chamber Vacuum Sealer transforms liquids into unique infusions and extractions. This innovative technique involves placing ingredients like fruits, herbs, or spices in a vacuum-sealed chamber with your favorite spirit. As oxygen is removed from the chamber, pressure forces ingredient pores to open up, allowing the alcohol to penetrate and withdraw maximum flavor.
Embrace island vibes with homemade sous vide banana rum for delicious daiquiris. Choose classic batch Bloody Mary cocktails to satisfy a bigger crowd, or whip up infused syrups for mocktails. Cheers to the science behind great taste!
Infusions for National Beverage Day
1. Banana Daiquiri with Homemade Sous Vide Banana Rum
2. Great Canadian Wilderness Cocktail 
3. Infused Big-Batch Bloody Mary Cocktails
4. Quick Infused Simple Syrups
Yield: ½ cup
These ultra-quick infused syrups are perfect for cocktails or mocktails. Once you’ve got the process down, feel free to experiment with different flavorings!
Ingredients
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup water
Flavorings (Choose One)
Peel from 1 medium lemon
2 teaspoons cardamom seeds or 1 tablespoon cardamom pods, crushed
4 sprigs fresh mint, roughly chopped
Preparation
Step 1: In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Bring to a low simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Once the sugar has dissolved, remove from the heat and let cool completely.
Step 2: Transfer ½ cup of the syrup to a wide-mouth half-pint jar. (Reserve the remaining syrup for another use.) Add the flavoring of your choice. Place in the vacuum chamber uncovered. Run the chamber vacuum using the Infuse/Extract button until the syrup takes on the flavor of the lemon, cardamom, or mint. The lemon syrup will take 1 to 2 cycles, the cardamom will take 2 to 3 cycles, and the mint 3 to 5 cycles.
Step 3: Strain the syrup into a clean jar. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. We suggest stirring into sparkling wine for an easy, festive cocktail.