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Sergio Bermejo presents the ingredients of the moment

Bartender at Cafe Niebla bar in Salamanca, Spain, Sergio Bermejo presents the ingredients of the moment. He points out the importance of various elements which enter the composition of cocktails and which allow to improve them. The focus is put at first on herbs and aromatic plants as basil, parsley and thyme which give some taste to cocktails. In order to enhance drinks, mix of flavours and sauces are proving to be very effective.

These different elements are found in several regions of the world, which makes it easy to find them. To add a spicy touch to the cocktail, saffron is a great option. Cultivated in Asia and the Middle East, this spice has well-known culinary virtues. Sergio also talks about Shrubs, a fruit liqueur that was already popular in the 17th and 18th century in England. The preparation is typically made with rum or brandy mixed with sugar, juice or rinds of citrus fruit.

 

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