Flavor Pairing Explorer

Uncover ingredient pairings and cocktail ideas with botanical flair.

Balance, contrast, and surprise — discover how 100+ ingredients play with spirits, modifiers, and aromatics to build unforgettable cocktails.

When To Use It

  • Creating cocktails around a seasonal fruit or featured ingredient

  • Developing new drinks with flavor harmony and structure

  • Swapping ingredients in a recipe while keeping the flavor balance intact

  • Building menus with themes (e.g. tropical, herbaceous, savory, spirit-forward)

  • Exploring pairing ideas across spirits, modifiers, and aromatics

How To Use It

Use the search or dropdown to explore:

  • Compatible spirits that highlight the ingredient’s essence

  • Modifiers that balance or enhance flavor notes

  • Herbs, spices, or citrus that add dimension

  • Real cocktail examples using the ingredient

  • Flavor vibe filters (like bright, tropical, savory, etc.) for inspiration

Flavor Pairing Explorer

Flavor Pairing Explorer

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