HOW TO EXPLORE THE WORLD OF COCKTAILS

Before you start creating and experimenting with cocktails, explore different palates, from citrus to bitter. Explore distilled categories other than those you are used to drinking. Start tasting neat or with a splash of water at room temperature, to understand each aroma and flavour.

If you are a liquor or spirits drinker, taste more complex, smoky and intense distilled spirits to get an idea of body and intensity, Mezcal, Scotch, Single Malt Whiskies are great examples for you to start exploring.

Know and work with texture, such as sour cocktails and a classic Bloody Mary. Know your profile, and your preferences, and keep searching for different results to get a well-balanced cocktail.

Starting from the classic and modern cocktail styles will give you a ride on what works overall, for you to try different ingredients and combinations, following the same classic line.

Here are 4 top guides to consider when exploring the world of cocktail

1. EXPLORE DIFFERENT SPIRIT CATEGORIES THAN YOU ARE USED TO

Start tasting the spirit neat or with a splash of water at room temperature to understand each aroma and flavour it has to offer.

2. EVOLVE YOUR TASTE

Start exploring citrus flavours and then gradually migrate to more bitter flavours

3. TRY WHISKEY WITH SMOKY CHARACTERISTICS

If you are a liquor drinker, taste more complex, smoky and intense distilled spirits, to get an idea of body and intensity. Mezcal, scotch whiskey and single malt are a great examples for you to start exploring.

4. WORK WITH TEXTURE

Texture refers to the mouth-feel notes a drink leaves in your mouth after sipping. Start enjoying denser cocktails, with a more elaborate texture like Brandy sour or Bloody Mary.

5. DISCOVER WHAT YOUR TASTE PROFILE IS

Understanding your preferences better is the most important way to the cocktail world because you will always be able to explore the categories of spirits and cocktails that best match your palate profile, and also evolve it to explore other characteristics and categories.

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