on creating cocktail citrates and elixirs- final presentation
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On CreatingCocktail Citrates and Elixirs
Citrus is volatile... Master it!
moderator
Nick Kosevich
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assistant panelistspanelists
Mike McDonaldMarco Zappia
Ira KoplowitzGary Hayward
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Meet the PresentersNick Kosevich
Ira Koplowitz
Gary Hayward
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iraethan
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Proprietor, Bittercube
Proprietor, Bittercube
Gin Category AmbassadorBacardi
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
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
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.
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
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
Kegged Cocktails
The Modern Punch• Fast• Efficient• Consistent• Cost-Effective• Party like it’s 2015
• 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
Ac·knowl·edge·ments
The Bittercube Team:Ashley Brandt, Toby Cerqua
Dustin Nguyen
Joy Flanagan & the TOTC Apprentice Team
Special Thanks