Cocktail College Techniques: Savory Cocktails
Feb 27, 2025
Join David Muhs, head bartender at Brooklyn’s Sama Street and partner at Monkey Thief, as he explores the savory cocktail revolution. Discover how trends like fat washing and unusual ingredients such as fish sauce elevate mixology. David discusses the fusion of culinary flavors with cocktails, highlighting personal stories of inspiration from Southeast Asian cuisine. Tune in to learn about balancing flavors, innovative techniques, and the changing tastes of cocktail enthusiasts ready for a flavor-packed creative experience!
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Savory Cocktails Trend
- Savory cocktails have become increasingly popular, potentially due to pandemic influences.
- People's palates have changed, with increased acceptance of unique ingredients.
Fish Sauce Cocktail
- Pre-pandemic, a fish sauce cocktail was met with confusion at David Muhs' bar, Sama Street.
- Post-pandemic, the same cocktail became a popular choice, demonstrating changing palates.
Salt in Cocktails
- Use salt sparingly in cocktails to enhance flavors without making them overtly salty.
- Like desserts, savory cocktails benefit from salt, but too much can ruin the balance.