Uploaded June 2023 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Salt can get a bad rap but used judiciously it could be just what you're looking for to elevate your cocktails from good to great. Here I compare a Daiquiri with and without salt and explain the science!
Salt solution used: 20% (e.g. 20g salt to 80g water)
For more information have a look at this article I wrote:
https://australianbartender.com.au/2023/04/27/why-how-and-when-to-use-salt-in-your-cocktails-by-cara-devine/
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Want more at home cocktail inspiration? Check out the Australia's Cocktail for the Home Bartender book featuring recipes from Australia's Top 25 bartenders (including yours truly!). Use code BOMBA for $10 off at checkout:
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Salt can get a bad rap but used judiciously it could be just what you're looking for to elevate your cocktails from good to great. Here I compare a Daiquiri with and without salt and explain the science!
Salt solution used: 20% (e.g. 20g salt to 80g water)
For more information have a look at this article I wrote:
https://australianbartender.com.au/2023/04/27/why-how-and-when-to-use-salt-in-your-cocktails-by-cara-devine/
If you'd like to order my book you can follow this link here:
lnk.to/StrongSweetandBitter
Or available at certain bookstores.
If you like this video please let us know with a thumbs up or share it with your friends.
If you have any questions or something to add please join the conversation with a comment, and if you haven't already, hit that subscribe button so you never miss an episode.
You can support us by visiting one of the many places you can find us online or IRL:
Website - withcaradevine.com
Facebook - facebook.com/withCaraDevine
Instagram - instagram.com/withcaradevine
Twitter - twitter.com/withCaraDevine
Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com.au/withcaradevine/
and Bomba Bar (where I work) here - https://bombabar.com.au/
- instagram.com/bombabar
***
Other useful links & affiliates
Want more at home cocktail inspiration? Check out the Australia's Cocktail for the Home Bartender book featuring recipes from Australia's Top 25 bartenders (including yours truly!). Use code BOMBA for $10 off at checkout:
https://www.top25.com.au/
Bar & Cocktail Books
Follow the link below to a comprehensive list of bar and cocktail book recommendations and links to buy them!
behindthebarwithcaradevine.com/bar-cocktail-books
Tees, Totes, Hoodies, Stickers & lots of other BTB merch in our Spring Shop:
behind-the-bar.creator-spring.com
To have the hassle taken out of hosting, go to thld.co/shakerandspoon_btbwithcara1221 and use code btbwithcara to get $20 off your first at home cocktail box!
Get Surfside Sips awesome coloured glass straws @
surfsidesips.com/?ref=mfhw_qgwcbyi
Use offer code: BEHINDTHEBAR for 20% off
Sign up to Behind the Bar's 'Mix it like a Pro' Online Bartending Course
You'll always get the best price through this link!!
ioa.pxf.io/c/2647619/1196340/12764
Use offer code: behindthebar if discount doesn't automatically appear (discount applied at checkout).
#withcaradevine #booze #bar #bartending #behindthebar
