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See Also: Category:Drink mixers Category:Mixed drinks Category:Soft drinks Mixed drink Drink mixers are the non-alcoholic ingredients in Mixed Drink s and Cocktail s. There are many reasons mixers are used. They change or enhance flavors or add new ones to a drink. Mixers dilute the drink, lowering the Alcohol By Volume in the drink. They may make the drink sweeter, more sour, or more savory. Some mixers change the texture or consistency of the drink, making it thicker or more watery. Drink mixers may also be used strictly for decorative purposes by changing the color or appearance of the drink. CAFFEINATED BEVERAGES Caffeine helps counteract some of the Depressant effects of the Alcohol .
CARBONATED MIXERS AND SODAS Carbonation adds a festive flair to drinks, and it also increases the absorption of the alcohol into the blood stream, potentially resulting in faster Intoxication .
DAIRY PRODUCTS Milk products add a smoothing effect to the feel of the drink to counteract the burn of the alcohol. They also turn the drinks Opaque , usually enhancing and lightening the color of the drink. JUICES Juices are flavorful additions. Some add sweetness, others add a sour tang, and some add a sweet-tart sensation. Fruit juices are common additions to rum-based cocktails.
PREPREPARED MIXES Some suppliers now manufacture pre-made mixes, which contain all the ingredients for a particular drink pre-mixed. The only thing that needs to be added is alcohol.
SAUCES The addition of a sauce usually imparts a surprising new taste to a familiar drink. Hot sauces are commonly used in Drinking Game s.
SYRUPS The key ingredient in a syrup is Sugar , which sweetens any drink into which it is mixed. Other flavors are often added to a sugar syrup.
OTHER MIXERS Many other food and beverage items can be used in mixed drinks. These are some other common ones.
While most consider Bitters as a type of mixer, it is alcoholic, and depend on the type of bitters may even be a main contributor to the alcohol content. SEE ALSO |
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