A good ready-to-drink cocktail depends on the quality of its ingredients. Choose those made with real fruit juices, natural extracts and carefully selected spirits. Avoid products containing artificial flavours and high-fructose corn syrups, which mask the authentic taste of the ingredients.
The harmony between sweet, sour and bitter is essential: it creates a taste experience that is both pleasurable and sophisticated.
Sweet: Brings roundness and softness. It can come from fruit juices, syrups, liqueurs or even the spirit itself.
Acidity: Adds vivacity and freshness. It is found in citrus fruits (lemon, lime) and certain fruits (raspberry, cranberry).
Bitter: Contributes to the cocktail’s complexity and depth. It can come from bitters, certain spirits (gin, Campari), fruit (grapefruit) or plants (Labrador tea).
If one of these elements is absent or in excess, the cocktail loses its balance and harmony. Too sweet and it will be heavy. Too acidic, it will be aggressive. Too bitter, it will be difficult to appreciate.
In short, to fully enjoy a ready-to-drink cocktail, pay attention to the quality of the ingredients and the balance of flavors. A harmonious cocktail, where sweet, sour and bitter complement each other, offers an unforgettable taste experience worthy of the best mixologists’ creations.