Boost the Flavor of Cocktails With a Few Drops of Saline
A pinch of salt is a great way for chefs and bakers to soften the bitter taste , but it’s also a handy trick for home bartenders. Here’s how to make a saline solution that will enhance the flavor of your cocktails.
This video from the Cocktail Chemistry YouTube channel will show you how to make a bitter, salty liquid that can be added to almost any alcoholic mixture. Simply mix 20 grams of salt with 80 milliliters of water, then shake in a sealed container until clear. Now keep the solution in the dropper bottle until you need it. Just two drops of the solution will reduce bitterness and enhance the sweet citrus flavor of your drinks. Also, keeping the salt in liquid form will prevent the grains from sticking to your fingers and ruining your table.