January 20, 2025
The classic cocktail which continues to enjoy popularity has scope for basic blunders – especially when it involves amateur mixologists, thus compromising its flavour. These minute errors might result in an imbalanced or overly concentrated drink, thus making it important to understand the fundamental components and techniques.
Choosing a whisky that is too concentrated or too sweet might upset the drink's balance, making the sour flavours overbearing or dull.
Bottled lemon juice produces a lacklustre, synthetic taste as opposed to freshly squeezed lemon juice which gives the cocktail a vibrant flavour.
Adding more sweetener than necessary might overpower the other flavours of the cocktail and disguising the whisky's flavour; aim for a balanced sweetness that complements other ingredients.
Not shaking the mixture enough produces a weak, watery cocktail; a vigorous shake is required to emulsify the egg white and produce a smooth, foamy texture.
Skipping the straining step can result in undesired pulp or ice shards making it into the drink, intruding the smooth, refined texture of the drink. *Drink Responsibly. This communication is for audiences above the age of 25.