• Understanding Cocktail Balance

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Understanding Cocktail Balance

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  • Today, we’re revealing the art and science behind cocktail balance—from ethanol’s heat to the nuanced finish of bitters. We define it, describe it, and explain how we experience it, all without getting our togas wet. Then it’s time for the Cocktail of the Week. If Ben hates it so much, why does he drink so many? Oh, and he said he needs to know your robe size and that he’ll meet you inside. So get in here!

    Too Long, Didn’t Listen

    (00:00) Understanding Cocktail Balance

    (03:17) It’s a party, and everyone says you’re the straw that stirs the drink

    (09:13) Balance: It’s all in the mouth of the beholder (and no, that’s not a D&D reference)

    (13:28) The science of cocktail balance: battling the burn

    (14:08) Breaking down the five elements: Spirit, sweet, sour, bitterness, and dilution

    (28:51) Honorable mention elements: temperature, mouthfeel, and flavor

    (29:00) Cocktail of the Week: Negroni

    (37:47) Closing

    Recipe Negroni
    • 1 oz gin
    • 1 oz Campari
    • 1 oz sweet vermouth
    • Garnish: orange twist
    • In a mixing glass with ice, combine gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth. Stir until just chilled. Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice chunk, garnish with an orange twist (express the oils over the glass), and enjoy responsibly.

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    Books & Equipment Links

    The links below that point to Amazon are affiliate links. If you click on them and make a purchase we may receive a small compensation at no extra cost to you. Links to any other destination are not affiliate links.

    Books

    We own and recommend these books:

    The 12 Bottle Bar: Make Hundreds of Cocktails with Just Twelve Bottles by David Solmonson, Lesley Jacobs Solmonson

    Liquid Intelligence: The Art and Science of the Perfect Cocktail by Dave Arnold

    Imbibe! by David Wondrich

    Cocktail Codex by Alex Day, Nick Fauchald, David Kaplan

    Equipment

    Products we own, like and use:

    • Measuring tools
    • OXO Good Grips Mini Angled Measuring Cup, 2 Oz capacity
    • OXO Metal Angled Measuring Cup
    • OXO SteeL Double Jigger
    • Shakers
    • This shaking set is sold as two separate items on Amazon, you will need both
    • Cocktail Kingdom Koriko Small Weighted Shaking Tin
    • Cocktail Kingdom Koriko Large Weighted Shaking Tin
    • Mixing Glasses/Tins
    • Viski Crystal Mixing Glass, 17 oz
    • Pint glass: you don’t need a link for this do you?
    • Peelers
    • OXO Good Grips Y-Peeler
    • Bar Spoons
    • Crate & Barrel: Bar Spoon with Muddler
    • Cork Screw / Bottle Opener
    • True Truetap Double Hinged Waiters Corkscrew
    • Bar Towels
    • White Flour Sack...
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あらすじ・解説

Today, we’re revealing the art and science behind cocktail balance—from ethanol’s heat to the nuanced finish of bitters. We define it, describe it, and explain how we experience it, all without getting our togas wet. Then it’s time for the Cocktail of the Week. If Ben hates it so much, why does he drink so many? Oh, and he said he needs to know your robe size and that he’ll meet you inside. So get in here!

Too Long, Didn’t Listen

(00:00) Understanding Cocktail Balance

(03:17) It’s a party, and everyone says you’re the straw that stirs the drink

(09:13) Balance: It’s all in the mouth of the beholder (and no, that’s not a D&D reference)

(13:28) The science of cocktail balance: battling the burn

(14:08) Breaking down the five elements: Spirit, sweet, sour, bitterness, and dilution

(28:51) Honorable mention elements: temperature, mouthfeel, and flavor

(29:00) Cocktail of the Week: Negroni

(37:47) Closing

Recipe Negroni
  • 1 oz gin
  • 1 oz Campari
  • 1 oz sweet vermouth
  • Garnish: orange twist
  • In a mixing glass with ice, combine gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth. Stir until just chilled. Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice chunk, garnish with an orange twist (express the oils over the glass), and enjoy responsibly.

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Books & Equipment Links

The links below that point to Amazon are affiliate links. If you click on them and make a purchase we may receive a small compensation at no extra cost to you. Links to any other destination are not affiliate links.

Books

We own and recommend these books:

The 12 Bottle Bar: Make Hundreds of Cocktails with Just Twelve Bottles by David Solmonson, Lesley Jacobs Solmonson

Liquid Intelligence: The Art and Science of the Perfect Cocktail by Dave Arnold

Imbibe! by David Wondrich

Cocktail Codex by Alex Day, Nick Fauchald, David Kaplan

Equipment

Products we own, like and use:

  • Measuring tools
  • OXO Good Grips Mini Angled Measuring Cup, 2 Oz capacity
  • OXO Metal Angled Measuring Cup
  • OXO SteeL Double Jigger
  • Shakers
  • This shaking set is sold as two separate items on Amazon, you will need both
  • Cocktail Kingdom Koriko Small Weighted Shaking Tin
  • Cocktail Kingdom Koriko Large Weighted Shaking Tin
  • Mixing Glasses/Tins
  • Viski Crystal Mixing Glass, 17 oz
  • Pint glass: you don’t need a link for this do you?
  • Peelers
  • OXO Good Grips Y-Peeler
  • Bar Spoons
  • Crate & Barrel: Bar Spoon with Muddler
  • Cork Screw / Bottle Opener
  • True Truetap Double Hinged Waiters Corkscrew
  • Bar Towels
  • White Flour Sack...

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