Saline Solution (20%)
Tinctures
Ingredients
Method
- 1.Add salt to hot water.
- 2.Stir until fully dissolved.
- 3.Cool, then bottle in a dropper or dasher bottle.
Notes
- Shelf stable indefinitely.
- 2-3 drops per cocktail suppresses bitterness and enhances flavor — like seasoning food.
- Essential bar tool. Dave Arnold popularized this technique.
- Used at Paradiso, Death & Co, and most modern cocktail bars.
Batch scaling
Common batch sizes for the Saline Solution (20%). Want a different number? Open the calculator.
| Ingredient | ×1 | ×2 | ×4 | ×8 | ×16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Salt | 20 grams | 40 grams | 80 grams | 160 grams | 320 grams |
| Hot Water | 80 ml | 160 ml | 320 ml | 640 ml | 1280 ml |
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