Bell pepper juice is one of the cleanest ways to bring savory freshness into cocktails—without relying on tomato, brine, or heavy spice. Done well, it adds a modern culinary edge while staying approachable for guests.

Bitters are frequently described as the "salt and pepper" of the bar world. Despite being used in minute quantities, their impact on a drink’s final profile is profound. These concentrated botanical infusions provide the structural "skeleton" of a cocktail, balancing sweetness and acidity while adding layers of complexity that would otherwise be impossible to achieve.

Saline solution is a simple mix of salt (sodium chloride) and water. In beverage work, it is commonly prepared at about 18–22% salt by weight, because that strength lets you use it drop by drop to enhance flavor without making the drink taste obviously salty.