Message 20385 of 20656 in Recipe Exchange

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> I didn't consider that there were 3 sweeteners...maybe I just 
> inherently have a sweet tooth!  What I do know is that this is an 
> excellent cocktail.  Thanks for the constructive criticism.  I'm kind 
> of new to this drink recipe stuff, so I wasn't aware there was a 
> protocol of sweets vs dry vs bitters.  I'm definitely open to 
> teaching though. :D

There isn't really a strict protocol but there is something like aesthetics. 
The idea why mixing three sweeteners is seen as strange, is because it is seen 
as a weakness. One uses a sweetener to modify some kind of other ingredient. 
You are basically modifying three times. 
This is just a basic aesthetic rule and breaking it may still result in great 
drinks, but still... in my opinion, if you do break that "rule" you better do 
it to create a fantastic drink. 

Also, when your are mixing three sweeteners the chance is high that you are 
working inefficiently and/or the drink may be improved upon technically. For 
instance: By mixing three sweeteners you are mixing mostly candy type of 
aromas. The addition of fresh ingredients may often improve a drink because 
many people have learned to associate the flavours of fresh ingredients with 
high quality. Especially the mint and lime flavours are typical flavours which 
are often much better when used fresh.
If you are mixing a lot of the same type ingredients, e.g. three sweeteners, 
then you run the risk of getting a drink which has some type of flavour being 
an overpowering flavour which reduces the chance of the drink to be liked 
(unless someone is a very big fan of such flavour but in most cases people 
like a balance of flavours)

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