E6: A Sip of Magic: Crafting Luscious Mixers from Scratch
Get ready to shake, stir, and savor the delightful world of crafted cocktails. Cheers to the fascinating adventure ahead!
In this episode, Jen delves into the art of creating syrups, cordials, and infusions to elevate your cocktail game. She shares her experiences and provides step-by-step instructions to craft these elements at home, opening up a world of flavors for your cocktails.
Syrups:
- Definition and role in cocktails.
- Explanation of the process to create simple and flavored syrups.
- Importance of steeping time and straining for flavored syrups.
Cordials:
- Introduction to fruit cordials.
- Overview of the process of crafting fruit cordials.
- Discussion on the use of cordials in mixology and flavor considerations.
Infusions:
- Introduction to spirit infusions.
- Explanation of the process to create infusions.
- Encouragement of creativity and experimentation in infusions.
Specific cocktails featuring homemade syrups, cordials, and infusions:
- Cucumber Lime Gimlet
- Strawberry Negroni
- Strawberry Basil Vodka Soda
Creative use of leftover cordials for an old-fashioned dessert:
- Rhubarb Ice Cream Soda.
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