We Asked 17 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Cocktail Ingredient?
VinePair
MARCH 21, 2025
Using Manzanilla will add salinity and minerality, Amontillado adds a deep umami nuttiness, and PX (Pedro Ximenez) is a great way to add chocolaty sweetness to your rum or bourbon cocktails. Alex Mirzaian, food and beverage manager, Hotel Per La , Los Angeles I really enjoy using sake in place of liquors as of late when cocktailing.
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