On CreatingCocktail Citrates and Elixirs

Citrus is volatile... Master it!

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Nick Kosevich

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Meet the PresentersNick Kosevich

Ira Koplowitz

Gary Hayward

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Citrus is Volatile... Master It!

#MasterCitrus

First Taste

Rosemary Oleo Citrate Cocktail• Bombay Dry Gin• Bittercube Cherry Bark Vanilla Bitters

The Ecstasy of CitrusThe Good

The Bad

The Ugly

• Integral Component of many cocktails

• Inconsistent flavor (and cost) at different times of year

• Changes over time create “off” flavors

Mnemonic Device

• From

Mnemonic Device

• From• Age

Mnemonic Device

• From• Age,• Ruined

Mnemonic Device

• From• Age,• Ruined• Taste

Mnemonic Device

• From• Age,• Ruined• Taste &• Sourness

Mnemonic Device

• From• Age,• Ruined• Taste &• Sourness

Ails of the Cocktail

Oxidation, enzymatic change, breakdown of volatile aromatic compounds, pH changes, presence or absence of other substances, heat, cold, light, dark, phases of the moon, macaroni and cheese, the meat sweats,

Factors influencing change in citrus may include:

Over time, changes occur in citrus:• pH rises• Brix falls• Organic compounds change and degrade

Chaos Ensues

Aroma Compounds

Science Time• Several types of aroma compounds

Linalool(A Terpene)

• Terpenes (Linear & Cyclic)

• Esters• Aromatics• Amines

• Alcohols• Aldehydes• Ketones• Lactones• Thiols

Citrates to the Rescue

Predictable & Adjustable• Can replace or reduce amount of

citrus & syrup combo in cocktails• Allows for unique applications

(e.g. rosemary citrate in a Tom Collins)• Useful during a lime crisis

Oleo Saccharums

Historical Technique• Dates to 17th century• Originally used in punches• Party like its 1699

Second Taste

Strawberry Elixir• Mmm, delicious.

Reverse Engineering

• Water• Sugar• Acids

• Citric Acid• Sodium Citrate• Malic Acid

• Mouthfeel Agents• Natural Oils

Composition of a Citrate

not quite

Aroma compounds are extracted by the oleo process.

Third Taste

Lime Citrate

Beyond Citrates

Elixir Styles:

Elixirs are a pour-over version of citrates, generally with compound flavors.

• Botanical• Cocktail-Specific

Even More Tastes

Tropical Elixir - Taste

Sapphire Botanical Elixir - Cocktail• Bombay Sapphire Gin• Bittercube Orange Bitters

Beyond Citrates

Elixir Styles:

Elixirs are a pour-over version of citrates, generally with compound flavors.

• Botanical• Cocktail-Specific

TISANE

• Dried Botanical Infusions• Mocking Vermouth

Aroma Compounds (pt. 2)

• Esters - Fruity, Sweet (e.g. Banana, Pear, Apple, Pineapple)• Linear Terpenes - Woody, Floral, Lemon (e.g. Neroli,

Lemongrass, Ginger) • Cyclic Terpenes - Fresh, Woody, Orange (e.g. Menthol, Dill,

Violet, Caraway, Orange)• Aromatic - Rich, Warm (e.g. Cinnamon, Clove, Vanilla, Anise,

Tarragon)

Examples

Process Walkthrough

Kegged Cocktails

The Modern Punch• Fast• Efficient• Consistent• Cost-Effective• Party like it’s 2015

Final Taste

Lemon-Demerara Elixir• Bombay Dry Gin• Bittercube Trinity Bitters

• Very cold temperatures are ideal• Pressurize, release, pressurize• Use a carbonation calculator• The volume of carbonation can be easily

measured for consistency.

Tips for Precision & Accuracy

CarbonationCarbonation

Carbonic Acid is formed by carbon dioxide dissolving in water, and is the only acid excreted as gas by the lungs

Bottled Cocktails

• Elixirs can be bottled with spirit• Numerous options for carbonating and

bottling cocktails, including Soda Stream and various house-made carbonators

It all ends up in the same place

Ideas / Get Involved

Ac·knowl·edge·ments

The Bittercube Team:Ashley Brandt, Toby Cerqua

Dustin Nguyen

Joy Flanagan & the TOTC Apprentice Team

Special Thanks

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