5 tips for perfect cocktails every time

Choosing the right glass 

To make a great cocktail, don’t overlook your glassware! It should showcase your drink and is an integral part of the experience. Use a whisky glass to serve whisky, a mojito glass for a Mojito… and so on. To avoid mistakes, opt for a tumbler glass. Tall and straight, it’s perfect for most mixes. The flute, on the other hand, is reserved for champagne or sparkling cocktails. The shot glass should only be used for shots (strong spirit + syrup).

Also remember to chill your glass, using ice cubes or by placing it in the fridge before serving. A great cocktail is a refreshing cocktail.

 

Don’t overlook the balance of flavors 

To make a great cocktail, it’s important to keep the flavors balanced. The golden rule is to follow “the 3 S’s”:

  • Strong: add a strong spirit to your cocktail
  • Sweet: incorporate a syrup, fruit juice, or liqueur for a touch of sweetness
  • Sour: add acidity with, for example, lemon, grapefruit, or orange

By following this rule when putting together your homemade cocktail, you’re sure to nail the flavor balance and serve your guests a perfectly made drink.

 

Use fresh, quality ingredients

While it may sound obvious, this rule isn’t always followed. To guarantee your cocktail’s flavor, it’s essential to use quality ingredients. Choose the freshest fruits and juices possible. They’ll bring more flavor as well as a pleasant texture to your drink. The same goes if you want to use herbs, such as mint leaves, or something more original like basil or thyme.

Also don’t skimp on the quality of your spirits. Making a cocktail with a bargain-bin product or one that’s been sitting in the back of a cupboard for months isn’t necessarily a good idea. Choosing quality spirits will guarantee the final taste of your drink.

 

Respect the measurements

Just like baking, mixology is a precision art. There’s little room for improvisation! To make a great cocktail, it’s essential to respect the correct measurements. A shaker, a measuring glass, a jigger… many tools will help you make your cocktail with the right proportions.

Along the same lines, we recommend sticking to the ingredients specified by the recipe you want to follow. This will help you avoid any unpleasant surprises when tasting.

 

Perfect the finishing touches 

It would be a shame not to show off your cocktail. Make it look as good as it tastes!

There are many ways to finish off a cocktail. Add pieces of fruit, for example. Whole in the glass, cut into pieces, or sliced on the rim, they’ll add freshness to your drink. You can also dust your cocktail with chocolate, nutmeg, or even coffee. Guaranteed results! Another popular decoration: rimming. It’s very simple: fill a saucer with sugar or salt, whichever pairs best with your mix. Prepare a second one with lemon juice in it. Simply moisten the rim of your glass by dipping it in the lemon juice, then repeat the process in the saucer of sugar or salt. For extra originality, create a colored rim using food coloring. Also think about fruit or candy skewers, which add an extra touch of indulgence.

Our tip: we use a little bit of egg white to give our cocktail a creamy texture and a lovely foam.

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