Why Clarified Cocktails Taste Better Than Usual - Chowhound

Clarified cocktails are made via a technique called milk-washing. This is done by mixing spirits with cold milk and adding an acid, like lemon juice. Let that sit in the fridge for about an hour, and the milk will curdle, after which point you can pour the whole mixture through a cheesecloth or coffee filter to strain out the solids. You'll be left with a completely translucent liquid to use as the base for your…