Add flavour concentrate to your spirit base to create distinctive flavoured spirits and liqueurs.
✦ A spirit base (vodka, gin, rum or another suitable distilled spirit)
✦ A water-soluble flavour concentrate
✦ Flavour concentrate
✦ A clean bottle or mixing vessel
✦ Accurate measuring equipment
* Because flavour concentrates are highly concentrated, precise measuring makes it easier to build the flavour gradually.
Add flavour concentrate to your chosen spirit base, mix thoroughly and adjust the flavour to taste.
Pour your chosen spirit such as vodka, gin or rum into a clean mixing vessel.
Start with a small amount of your chosen flavour concentrate. A typical starting point is 1–3% (1–3 ml), then adjust to taste.
Stir or gently shake until the flavour concentrate is evenly incorporated throughout the spirit.
Transfer to a clean bottle, allow the flavour to settle, then taste and make any final adjustments before serving or using in cocktails.
✦ Start with a small amount of flavour concentrate and adjust to taste.
✦ Try combining complementary flavours to create your own signature profile.
✦ Measure accurately for consistent results from batch to batch.
✦ Use a funnel for easy, mess-free bottling.
Explore creative ways to use flavoured spirits and liqueurs, from refreshing spritzes and sours to indulgent cocktail creations.
