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[relicmix]

I ran into this bartender that said he takes any recipe and knows how to add
syrups,Cordials, Eaux de Vie, Schnapps,Spirits,liqueurs to do ""Sweetening
processing"" and ""Flavoring processing"" to the recipe


What are the basic and most used common syrups,Cordials, Eaux de Vie,
Schnapps,Spirits,liqueurs? that a bartender would use to do sweetening and
flavoring please?

When taking a recipe that has some syrups,Cordials, Eaux de Vie,
Schnapps,Spirits,liqueurs already built in the recipe how can u "thicken" or
"enhance" this "sweetening processing" and "flavoring processing" effect of a
frozen,tropical,etc recipes please?

[thinkingbartender]

If you want an answer to this post, then please simplify what it is you want to know. Basically, what is the question?

Please try to avoid these faux-technical terms that you are so fond of.

Cheers!

George

http://thinkingbartender.com

[relicmix]

I'm trying to change the sweeten and change the flavor to a drinks recipe


adding bitters,nutmeg but using infused liqueurs and flavored vodkas and gins to thicken up the flavoring

[thinkingbartender]

Well if you remember back to the "floating" and "layering" discussion, you will know that different ingredients have different amounts of sugar.

Lemon juice is sweeter than lime juice.

Pineapple juice is sweeter than orange juice.


It all comes down to remembering and experience; keep trying the classic recipes and see how they are similar to each other. Look for Rum Punchs, Tom Collins, Sours etc to see how to balance sweet and sour.

Also try making your own fresh lemonade (sugar, lemon juice, water, or soda for sparkling version). If you can make lemonade then you can make a Tom Collins or a Sour, no problem.

Cheers!

George

http://thinkingbartender

[relicmix]

I'm trying to enhance or increase the proportions/ratio

like example instead of use plain vodka use citron or blue berry vodka or vanilla vodka for a chocolate martini just bumped up the sugar and increase/enhance the sweetness and flavor