Flavor Pairing Explorer

Uncover ingredient pairings and cocktail ideas with botanical flair.

Balance, contrast, and surprise — discover how 50 common (and a few wild) ingredients play with spirits, modifiers, and aromatics to build unforgettable cocktails.

When To Use It

  • Building cocktails around a seasonal or featured ingredient

  • Creating balanced drinks for pop-ups, events, or menus

  • Infusing syrups or spirits and choosing complementary modifiers

  • Getting inspired when you’re stuck or need a flavor breakthrough

How To Use It

  • Search or select an ingredient to explore

  • Get recommended spirits, modifiers, and herbs/spices/citrus

  • Read the “why it works” blurb to understand pairing logic

  • Use the cocktail examples for real-world application

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