Everything You Need To Know About Infusing Turmeric In Cocktails

Turmeric has enjoyed an esteemed status as a culinary behemoth of Indian cuisine for generations. Widely cherished for its nourishing anti-inflammatory properties, this healthy spice is now taking the mixology world by storm as well.

Mixologists and bartenders have taken to this spice in large part due to the vibrant yellow colour it imparts to cocktails, helping craft visually enticing and inviting drinks.

Beyond appearance, turmeric is also infused with a soulful and a rustic taste profile that can elevate ordinary cocktails to extraordinary levels. However, many elements come together to form a cocktail, including herbs, fruits, spirits, and other spices. To make a tasteful and a well-balanced drink, it’s essential to know how to blend all the different ingredients seamlessly for an unforgettable drinking experience.

To this effect, this article will focus on how to effectively mix turmeric with other flavours and ingredients present in cocktails.

Turmeric-Other Spices Pairings In Cocktails

While pairing turmeric in a cocktail, it’s recommended to stick to and showcase a couple of trusted flavours. Turmeric’s intrinsic warmth melds wonderfully with a host of spices, including cinnamon, ginger, and black pepper which are its natural accompaniments and strive to elevate turmeric’s robustness. Additionally, instead of utilising whole or powdered spices for all cocktails, one can also craft an infusion or a syrup by gently poaching turmeric with the aforementioned spices, storing it in a bottle, and using as needed.