Spicy Cosmopolitan: 5 Spices To Add Flavours to Your Classic Cocktail
There are endless numbers of cosmopolitan cocktails that one can make at home with different variations and recipes. These can also include experimentation and alternatives to change the flavour profile or make the cocktail according to the particular taste and suitability.
Cosmopolitan cocktails were made popular around 1990, and since then, they have been a popular cocktail choice worldwide. Cosmopolitan Cocktail is a member of the Gimlet family and has some additional ingredients to the classic gimlet cocktail.
One can explore different types of cosmopolitan cocktails, and experiments with various ingredients go well with the flavour profile. Get to know about different ingredients which can add spice to your cosmopolitan cocktail, giving it a new twist.
5 Spices To Add Flavours to Your Classic Cocktail
Ginger
Ginger is a well-known spice that can add more sharpness to a cocktail. You can use different varieties of ginger extracts to add a sweet spice to your cocktail. One should also remember that using ginger extract in heavy amounts can overshadow the other flavour profiles. Experimenting with ginger extract or juice is crucial to balance the flavour that complements the cocktail.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon sticks are widely available in Indian markets as a popular spice. You can use different extracts when using cinnamon according to your preference. You can use smoked cinnamon sticks or cinnamon powder in your cocktail to add a good flavour profile. If you choose cinnamon to add to your cocktail to make it spicy, it has a very earthy flavour that smells sweet. Like ginger, cinnamon also has a unique flavour profile, requiring proper experimentation to match the suitable taste.
Cardamom
Cardamom will make your cocktail sweet and spicy, adding more flavour profiles to your cocktail. Cardamom powder or cardamom extract can make cocktails more spicy. A small cardamom is green in colour and has a pocket with lots of seeds inside it, giving the cocktail flavour. The powdered cardamom can be mixed for a light flavour, while the extracts can be used for a complex flavour profile.
Coriander Powder
Coriander can also be used to make your cocktail spicy. Many people adore the taste of coriander and how it feels to the mouth. Adding it to your cocktail can certainly be a good twist. Coriander can be used as a garnishing ingredient in cocktails to add to the flavour profile. Coriander powder has a very distinct flavour, which is earthy in taste. Sprinkle or garnish coriander powder made with dried coriander leaves in a cosmopolitan cocktail can add to the spice.
Black Pepper
Black pepper is also a popular spice worldwide and can be used in your cosmopolitan cocktails to add a spice to it. Black pepper with its spicy note, gives your sweet cosmopolitan cocktail a unique flavour and aftertaste. Pepper grounds are spicy and bitter in flavour, which can go well with sweet Cosmopolitan cocktails.
Nutmeg
If you want your cocktails to have a deeply earthy taste, then you can add nutmeg powder to your cocktail. Nutmeg powder is difficult to mix with cocktails; hence, using it in your cocktail will require more mixing or stirring time to get a balanced flavour. Nutmeg spice has a flavour similar to cinnamon, which can make your cocktail more complex.
Chilli Flakes
To add a little spicy profile to your sweet Cosmopolitan cocktail which lingers on your lips and remains with the after-taste, chilli flakes can be an addition. You can surely have a few chilli flakes in your cocktail. You can easily get chilli flakes in your nearest store, or you can even make it at home with a simple process.
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