Heavy Cream

Description:

Heavy cream adds body, softness, and a dessert-like roundness to a cocktail. It tames acidity and alcoholic heat, but can make a drink heavy if overused. Dairy and coconut ingredients change a drink's weight more than its aroma: they make it softer, denser, and more dessert-like. They need to integrate well with alcohol and acid, otherwise the texture separates into layers. Cream needs care in acidic drinks: too much citrus or weak shaking can make the texture grainy. Well-chilled ingredients help the drink come together more smoothly.