Drinks and Cocktail Mixers
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Sweet syrups, citrus, olives, and pickled vegetables began to play a key role in mixed drinks in the 19th century, as the art of cocktail-making evolved in the United States and Europe. The development of these ingredients in cocktails was influenced by the rise of bars, taverns, and cocktail culture during the late 1700s and early 1800s.
Sweet syrups and concentrations became essential in mixed drinks during the 19th century, especially with the widespread availability of sugar and the development of simple syrup. Bartenders started using sweeteners like sugar syrup and fruit syrups to balance the strong flavors of spirits, creating a smoother, more palatable drink. By the mid-1800s, recipes for cocktails like the Whiskey Sour and Tom Collins (which used simple syrup) started appearing in bartending books like Jerry Thomas's 1862 "How to Mix Drinks," one of the first comprehensive cocktail guides.
Citrus fruits (such as lemons and limes) were also integral to early mixed drinks. Citrus juice, especially lemon and lime, was valued for its ability to balance the sweetness of syrups and the strength of spirits with tartness and acidity. The use of citrus in cocktails dates back to the 1600s, when sailors used it to prevent scurvy, but it became more common in cocktails in the 1800s. The Gin and Tonic (with lime) and the Daiquiri (with lime juice) are two well-known drinks that showcase citrus in their recipes.
Olives and pickled vegetables started becoming popular cocktail garnishes in the late 19th century. The olive, in particular, became a classic garnish for drinks like the Martini. Olives, often pickled, added a savory element to cocktails, providing contrast to the sweetness and sourness of other ingredients. Pickled vegetables, such as onions, cucumbers, and even small gherkins, also started appearing as garnishes around the same time. The use of savory elements in cocktails helped pave the way for drinks like the Bloody Mary, which features pickled vegetables and spices.
By the late 1800s, all these ingredients—sweet syrups, citrus, olives, and pickled vegetables—were firmly entrenched in cocktail culture, contributing to the complexity and balance of modern mixed drinks. Their inclusion allowed bartenders to create drinks with a variety of flavor profiles, from the sweet and sour to the salty and savory.
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Yuzu no Megumi Syrup
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DArbo Elderflower Syrup
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Belazu Sour Cherry Molasses
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Mama Lils Pickled Green Beans
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Nishiji Sudachi Syrup
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Sadaf Pomegranate Concentrate
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Luxardo Maraschino Cherries
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DArbo Black Currant Fruit Syrup
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Labo 100% Pure Cold Pressed Yuzu Extract (Juice)
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Margot Shibori Yuzu Juice - 100% Pure First Press - 750 ml
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DArbo Black Elderberry Syrup
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Jack Rudys Cocktail Grenadine Syrup
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Jack Rudys Bourbon Cocktail Cherries
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DArbo Sour Cherry Fruit Syrup
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Tillen Farms Bada Bing Cherries in Sugar Syrup
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Antesite Licorice and Anis Concentrate
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DArbo Raspberry Syrup
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Wild Hibiscus Flowers in Syrup
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Jack Rudys Tonic Syrup
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Labo 100% Pure Cold-Pressed Sudachi Extract
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3 X 4 oz Handcrafted Ginger Ale Syrup - 500 ml
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Morris Kitchen Ginger Syrup
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Sadaf Pomegranate Paste - Molasses
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3 X 4 oz Handcrafted Tonic Syrup - 500 ml
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3 X 4 oz Handcrafted Cola Syrup - 500 ml
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3 X 4 oz Handcrafted Spritz Syrup - 500 ml
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Jack Rudys Elderflower Tonic
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Antesite Licorice and Mint Concentrate
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Emile Vergeois Passion Fruit Nectar
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Emile Vergeois Mango Nectar
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Manzanilla Olives Stuffed with Lemon
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Drink Botanicals Premium Passion Fruit Syrup
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Emile Vergeois Blackcurrant Nectar
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DArbo Wild Lingonberry Syrup
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Sonoma Syrup - Pure California Olive Juice
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Morris Kitchen Preserved Lemon Syrup
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