Pepper

Description:

Pepper adds dry spice and gentle heat on the finish. Behind the bar it is especially useful in tomato, vegetable, and savory cocktails. Salty, spicy, and umami additions season the drink. Their job is to sharpen flavor and lengthen the finish without pushing the cocktail into cold-sauce territory. Add these ingredients in stages: start below the recipe amount, taste, then make the final adjustment. Heat, salt, and umami build faster than they seem.