6. “When Life Gives You Lemons…”
Citric tastes are re-establishing themselves on the region’s palate, but old favourites are being reinvented in many different forms.
“People are finally realising that sweet isn't better,” says Pure Sky Lounge — Hilton Dubai Jumeirah Residences bar consultant Ulric Nijs.
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“The bygone era of the 1980s, where drinks were served overly sweetened, is well and truly gone, and most consumers now understand that it is about the balance of a drink. We have moved beyond using just plain lemons to discover the calamansi, the kaffir lime, the yuzu citrus; all with their very own organoleptic characters, which are great to use in contemporary cocktailing.”
New citrus flavours are entering the market, but the refreshing qualities of citrus remain at the heart of its popularity.
Stanco explains: “Guests today are looking for a fresh, thirst quenching flavour, so citrus infused spirits and liqueurs are therefore back in demand.”
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