From nori (the dried sheets used to wrap sushi rolls) to kombu (an edible kelp that’s often used to make dashi cooking stock or other broths), bartenders experiment with several types of seaweed to add umami flavor.
Gins are one of the most versatile and exciting spirits, distilled with a range of botanical that play beautifully in cocktails.
About Gin
Gin is a neutral spirit flavored with juniper berries and a wide variety of other botanical flavorings. Spices, roots, seeds, flowers, leaves, and fruits can all be used to flavor gin, but juniper must be the main flavor. Gin originated in Holland but can be produced all over the world. Styles of Gin include London Dry, Plymouth, Old Tom, and Genever.