Sweetness

Flavor Science

The perceived sugar level in a cocktail, balanced against sour and bitter components. Sources include simple syrup, liqueurs, fresh fruit, and honey. Too sweet masks other flavors; too little makes drinks harsh.

Referenced In

Guide The Sour: The Largest Cocktail Family Guide The Golden Age of Cocktails: 1860-1920 Guide Prohibition: When America Went Dry Guide The History of the Old Fashioned Guide Balance: The Foundation of Great Cocktails Guide Understanding Sweetness in Cocktails Guide Syrups: Simple, Rich, Demerara & Beyond Guide Non-Alcoholic Cocktail Hour Guide Sugar in Cocktails: A Reality Check Guide The Complete Guide to Vodka Cocktails Guide Mezcal: Smoke, Earth & Agave Guide Cachaça: Brazil's Spirit Guide Layering: Creating Visual Cocktails

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