Zero - from BBQ to Chocolate guava

A lot of cocktails were made over the week end, this is the tasting of some of them.

My tasters left the building, so I am waiting until tomorrow to continue. Are we experiencing tasting fatigue? Anyway, this is what I could get them to drink today.

BBQ is a smoky (smoked chipotles) and strawberry juice mix that turned out surprising and refreshing. The strawberries are forward and the smokiness subtle. It is a very nice combination that I would do again in the summer.

Bubblegum is a staff favorite. It was requested sparkling and everyone loved it both ways. The bubblegum stock is done sous vide, I would not do it otherwise. Passionfruit tea is lovely and provides a nice light flavor. Olea saccharum was easy to make, it is expensive to buy, so make your own.

Juniper raisin - a lot of raisin flavor, balanced with the juniper that is not too strong. It was good, a bit weird, and could probably benefit from a shot of bourbon…

Golden glow - with yellow tomatoes and yellow bell pepper juices, ended up too vegetably, like V8. Passionfruit, coconut, aloe vera give it a nice sweetness. The red miso paste never really diluted in the drink, despite mixing and waiting and mixing again.

New Millenium is a yes, redo! Nice and fruity with refreshing lemon flavor, both nectarines and white grape flavors come forward. Once again, the flavored ice cube comes through as a favorite.

Roasted sweet potato is sweet as dessert, which would be great for thanksgiving.

Sparkling white chocolate and guava consomme is very delicious. The first one that tasters said they would gladly pay for as a cocktail. I guess that makes it a favorite. It could easily sell as a packaged soft drink.

More tomorrow…