Watch ultra-light metal in action Grow your own snowflakes The parts list for this experiment is as follows: >One used 20-oz plastic Coke bottle >Three large-diameter styrofoam cups (or something similar; see below) >A small kitchen sponge (1/2 inch thick) >A short length of nylon fishing line (thinner is better; 1-pound test is good) >A strong sewing needle >Four straight pins >One paper clip >Some paper towels Step 1. After rinsing out the Coke bottle, use a sharp knife to cut the bottle in two, about 1/2 inch above the bottom, as shown in the figure. Poke a hole in the center of the bottle bottom using a knife or needle, and also poke four holes in the side of the bottle bottom. Make a small round sponge to fit inside the bottle bottom, and hold the sponge in place by putting the four straight pins into the side holes you made (see figure). Step 2. Step 3.
Microscopic Images of Alcoholic Drinks All of these impressive photos of alcoholic beverages under a microscope uncover the elements that make up some of our preferred tipples. Similar to photos of snowflakes, each and every beverage is unique, while observed below when zoomed about 1, 000 times under a high tech lab microscope. Created by United States company Bevshots, these are available as artworks for potential buyers which recognize the concealed beauty of alcoholic beverages. Vodka and tonic Whiskey Vodka Tequila Sake Pina Colada Martini Dry Martini Champagne Red wine German Pilsner inevitable Coca Cola
G&T Jelly Glowing, quivering and looking more like an alien invasion than something you should put in your mouth, gin & tonic jelly (jello for those in North America) packs a real punch. Inspired by Bompas & Parr (the Blumenthal's of the jelly world) this uses the naturally flourescent quinine in Indian tonic water to make a luminous loaded dessert. All you need is some simple ingredients, a bit of patience, and a UV light to show the whole thing off. Ingredients (makes 500 ml of jelly) : 150 ml gin 350 ml Indian tonic water (containing quinine) A splash of rose water (optional) 5 leaves of gelatine You'll also need a measuring jug, small saucepan, heatproof bowl, seive and a jelly mould, preferably metal since this is best for releasing the jelly. First, measure out the gin, tonic & rosewater into a jug. Place the bowl over a saucepan of boiling water (just an inch or so of water to create a double boiler, making sure the water doesn't touch the bottom of the bowl).