For the summer of 2020 basil and coconut, "stolen" from the kitchen, enter the glass and conquer every palate. Trends and a drink to make at home, signed by the cocktail-influencer @mint_drink
Summer is the season of mixology. Aided by the warm climate and the days, summer drinks smell of fresh notes, such as those of basil; borrowed from the kitchen. A taste that goes well with another trend represented by the use of coconut that satisfies the requests of those who, from drinks, are also looking for some energy. "To amaze, this summer, even the most used spirits: rum and spirits with savory hints, such as gin and vodka, with a sea flavor triumph. And if someone likes "moved", the sodata with the most disparate aromas find space as interesting accents between the twist on classic . To identify them, the digital bartender Gabriele Stillitani (better known on Instagram as @mint_drink), which with its 50 thousand followers and the experience in its La Dispensa restaurant in Lugano, always has a complete overview of international mixology. In addition to identifying the five cocktail trends of summer 2020, he has also created a drink with an exotic and refreshing touch, a concrete example of what, this summer, we all want to drink.
The return of rum
The Caribbean distillate is the basis of many cocktails that are very fresh in the summer. An example, one of the most requested at the counter is the Daiquiri. With its predisposition to get along with exotic flavors and fruits, rum has secured its place of honor among the summer trends of mixology.
Distillates with "sea flavor"
One of the most innovative trends of the summer season is represented by alcoholic preparations distilled with sea water. There are numerous gin and vodka that, on the label, reveal this particular ingredient, capable of giving cocktails a savory note so well-liked by contemporary palates.
The coconut
The summer 2020 blends have coconut as an ally of spirits and also as a garnish. Almost essential in Tiki preparations, coconut is among the most popular ingredients of the current season, together with pineapple. It will not be a coincidence that Piña Colada remains among the most requested cocktails in the hot season.
Mediterranean flavors: basil
Basil represents a trend in the trend because, once again, the raw materials used in the kitchen are willingly placed in the glass. This plant, with its fragrant leaves and the tip of flavor that completes each preparation, imposes itself with its Mediterranean aroma and is the protagonist in numerous trendy drinks such as Gin Basil Smash.
The particular sodas
The firm and tonic waters are enriched with new combinations and flavors that give intriguing notes to the alcoholic blends served at the counter. The sugary effervescence is a characteristic of summer 2020 drinks, with spicy touches of jalapeño and ginger, exotic and fresh like yuzu and kumquat, with Mediterranean hints of rosemary and olives or smoked salt.
The recipe of Fr.alcoholic ester
30 ml tequila
15 ml mezcal
30 ml lime
20 ml home made coconut and basil pesto
Method
For the pesto puree or pound together 5 basil leaves, a spoonful of coconut syrup and one spoonful of water.
Take a 3-piece Cobler shaker, starting to pour the lime juice and pesto inside. After having also poured the alcoholic part, mix the ingredients well together, mixing them with a barspoon. Shake and strain in a low tumbler filled with ice, garnish with dehydrated coconut.
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