Orange: Fresh and aromatic, made from citrus peels. They add a bright, fruity acidity that "awakens" the ingredients. Ideal for: Martini, Martinez, Pisco Sour.
Lemon: From sweet cherry and apricot to tangy cranberry. They balance cocktails with a natural fruity aftertaste. Ideal for: Whiskey Sour, Champagne Cocktails, Tiki drinks.
Nuts & Caramel: Warm aromas of roasted hazelnut, walnut, and caramel. They add depth and a rich, sweet aftertaste. Ideal for: Old Fashioned, Aged Rum, White Russian.
Aromatic: The foundation of any serious bar. They add depth, complexity, and balance the sweetness of spirits with notes of spices and roots. Ideal for: Old Fashioned, Manhattan, Pink Gin.
Lemon & Grapefruit: An explosion of freshness from lime, lemon, or grapefruit. Perfect for enhancing the refreshing character of summer drinks. Ideal for: Margarita, Daiquiri, Paloma, Gin & Tonic.
Chocolate & Coffee: Rich, earthy, and dark notes of cocoa or roasted coffee. They add a velvety feel and "warmth" to the glass. Ideal for: Espresso Martini, Negroni (for a twist version), rum-based drinks.
Herbs & Spices: The "medicinal" side of the bar. Celery, cardamom, lavender, or thyme offer a sophisticated and herbal dimension. Ideal for: Bloody Mary (Celery), Gin Fizz, Dry Martini.
Spicy: For those seeking intensity. From spicy habanero pepper to oriental aromas, they offer an explosive character. Ideal for: Spicy Margarita, Michelada, Exotic Punches.
Mastiha & Tentura: Greek tradition in drops. The refreshing, resinous Chios Mastiha and the spicy Patras Tentura (cinnamon & clove) offer a unique Mediterranean character. Ideal for: Greek Martini, Gin & Tonic (Mastiha), Negroni or Old Fashioned (Tentura).
