{"id":8901,"date":"2024-05-02T14:52:46","date_gmt":"2024-05-02T13:52:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/?p=8901"},"modified":"2026-02-05T10:10:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T09:10:09","slug":"umami-cocktails","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-uk\/trends\/umami-cocktails\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Umami Cocktails to Add Complexity to Your Menu"},"content":{"rendered":"

Umami cocktails are the talk of the town, and we’re here to tell you <\/span>all <\/span><\/i>about them. In this article, we delve into the concept of umami in mixed drinks, share some mouthwatering recipes, show you how umami bitters can become your secret weapon behind the bar, and more. Ready to unlock a whole new world of complex and exciting flavours? Let’s get mixing!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Understanding umami in cocktails<\/h2>\n

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Have you ever enjoyed a perfectly aged cheese or a juicy steak and experienced a rich, savoury sensation that went beyond sweet, sour, salty, and bitter? That’s umami, also called the ‘fifth taste’. In cocktails, adding umami notes isn’t about replicating food, but rather leaning into depth and complexity.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Umami ingredients like soy sauce, tomatoes, or even specially made bitters achieve this by triggering our glutamate receptors, creating a more well-rounded and satisfying taste experience. Imagine a flavour bridge connecting the sweetness of citrus to the herbal notes of gin, creating a smoother, more nuanced drink, for instance. It’s all about unlocking new dimensions of flavour in your favourite cocktails.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Read next<\/span><\/b>: <\/span>The Dirty Martini Reimagined<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Umami bitters & how it enhances cocktail flavour<\/h2>\n

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Umami bitters are a type of bitters specifically crafted to add a rich, savoury depth to cocktails. It is typically made with ingredients naturally high in umami flavours, like kelp, bonito flakes (dried fish flakes commonly used in Japanese cuisine), and shiitake mushrooms.<\/span> This is widely available from specialist retailers, and online.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

These unique bitters can elevate your mixology game by adding complexity and a surprising layer of flavour to your drinks. Just a few dashes can enhance a <\/span>Bloody Mary<\/span>, add intrigue to a <\/span>Dirty Martini<\/span>, or create a whole new dimension in an <\/span>Old Fashioned<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Bitter is Better<\/span><\/b>: <\/span>Why Bitters for Cocktails Are on Everyone\u2019s Lips<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Good base spirits for umami drinks<\/h2>\n

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When it comes to crafting umami cocktails, selecting the right base spirit is key to achieving a harmonious and flavourful drink. Here are a few types of spirits that work particularly well as a base for umami cocktails:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n