Flavor Pairings in Cocktail Design | Lesson 10 ─ Common Man Cocktails

Flavor pairings in cocktails are at the core of every fantastic drink. Many of us take for granted the foundation for our favorite cocktails.

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Mai Tai
The Mai Tai
3/4 oz. Fresh Lime Juice
1/4 oz. Rock Candy Syrup
1/4 oz. Orgeat Syrup
1/2 oz. Orange Curacao
2 oz. Aged Rum


You love a gin & tonic because it's light and refreshing. You enjoy a whiskey sour because it warms your soul and has nice bourbon flavor. A PiĂąa Colada on a warm day by the pool makes your weekend special. But... why?

The artist that designed your favorite cocktail knew how connecting flavors made a difference. There are no doubt many fantastic cocktails that happened by mistake, a fluke mix of a few flavors that sparked something special. But, most cocktails, like most food pairings, come with a bit of intention and purpose.

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