garnish · citrus
Garnishing with intent
Expressed peels, twists, wheels and wedges, dehydrated citrus at 60 C, herb slaps, the edible flowers that are safe, and what never belongs on a glass.
6 min read · 7 sources
The workbench
Technique, step by step
Each guide gives the method first, with timings and quantities, then the reasons it works. Video demonstrations are added only when a real recording exists.
Guides
infusions · botanicals
Infusions and tinctures: coaxing flavor into a spirit
Cold infusion times by ingredient, fat-washing basics, a fast tea method that stays clear of tannin, home bitters, and the one infusion you should never leave on the counter.
7 min read · 5 sources
botanicals · tools
Muddling and fresh herbs
Press, do not pulverize. How to muddle mint and basil without bitterness, how to work lime wedges for a Caipirinha, which tool to buy, and when to skip the muddler and shake the herb instead.
5 min read · 4 sources