What Even Is a Draft Cocktail Anyway?
If you have ever been to a beer hall or wine house, they may have had some drinks on tap. But, have you ever heard of having cocktails on draft? If you show up at a bar, and they have negronis and mojitos on tap, you know you are in a unique place. At the same time, these cocktails require multiple ingredients. So, what is a draft cocktail, and why might you see it during your next trip to a local bar?
How do draft cocktails work?
Draft cocktails are poured the same way a draft beer is poured. Like draft beer, draft cocktails are served in a keg. Then, they are passed through a tap that is powered using nitrogen gas. If the cocktail is sparkling, it might use carbon dioxide instead of nitrogen. That way, it has the traditional fizz you expect.
At the same time, producing craft cocktails is more challenging. Because the ingredients have to be multiplied into different amounts, they must be measured carefully before they go into the keg. Any minor mistake will be compounded exponentially because a single keg has dozens, or even hundreds, of cocktails in it. Furthermore, there are some ingredients, such as fruit juice, that may perish. If it happens in the keg, then the quality of the cocktail may suffer.
Where do good draft cocktails come from?
To produce delicious draft cocktails, there is a tremendous amount of science involved. That is why there are not a lot of bars in the United States that offer on-tap draft cocktails. Some of the most important ingredients that are included in a good draft cocktail include:
- All the equipment used in the process has to be antimicrobial to prevent the drinks from spoiling.
- The ingredients must be fresh, as their quality will shine through as they are combined together in the keg.
- There has to be a reliable way to prevent corrosion. That way, the drinks do not taste funky.
- The aesthetic of the pour has to be perfect to make sure all of the senses are addressed.
It is a significant challenge to master the art of a delicious draft cocktail.
Why should you try a draft cocktail?
There are several reasons why you may want to give a draft cocktail a try the next time you go to a bar. They include:
- You may end up with a drink that tastes fresher.
- This is an opportunity to try something new.
- You might find that the drinks cost less because products and drinks can be made in bulk.
- You can save time because the bartender will not take several minutes to make each drink.
Enjoying a delicious drink is all about the quality of the ingredients and the experience. That is why we strive to combine both. If you find yourself in the Smyrna area, swing by McCray’s Tavern today! It would be our pleasure to show you what separates a good drink from an okay one.
