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Who – Do they abstain from alcohol entirely, or can you use dashes of bitters , which will add a tiny amount of alcohol while upping the flavor profile? Balance – Balance is the interplay between the five basic taste elements: sweet, salty, sour, bitter, and umami. There are also non-alcoholic bitters available.
Using a barspoon , give a quick stir to mix the ingredients. 3/4 oz Passionfruit Syrup 1/4 oz Lime Juice 3 Mint Leaves 4 oz of Soda Water/Club Soda INSTRUCTIONS: Muddle mint leaves in a Collins glass. Top with ginger beer. Garnish with a slice of lime. Add all other ingredients without ice.
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This goes into a quick and easy way make batches by converting ounces to cups and reducing the amount of bitters added (if any). Once you’ve reduced the bitters and added a bit of water for dilution, you can put your batch in the fridge for 4 hours to overnight, and you’ll be ready to serve the next day.
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