Fix a drink that is too sweet

Before adding more alcohol, check whether sweetness is masking the flavour. On your next serving, reduce syrup by 2.5 ml or choose a drier mixer.

Put it into practice

Acidity can help in a sour, but adding lemon to a spirit-led cocktail changes its structure. Try one change at a time and record the result in a tasting journal.

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