R&DDiary

Log inspiration, attempts, and insights from every cocktail experiment

Late-Night Experiment: When Lavender Meets Grape
2026.06.105 minutesRead
Dev LogNeon Purple Mist

Late-Night Experiment: Lavender Meets Grape

Tonight, I had a spontaneous idea to infuse lavender aroma into grape juice. Initially, I worried it might be as overpowering as perfume, but the result was surprisingly pleasant...

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Blueberry Cold Brew Experiment Log
2026.06.154 minutesRead
Experiment LogElectric Blue Dream

Cold Brew Experiment Log: Blueberry

To preserve the blueberry's natural aroma, I decided to try cold brew. After mashing fresh blueberries and placing them in the fridge, I checked every hour...

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Rose Petal Handling Tips
2026.05.206 minutesRead
Tips & TricksMagenta Twilight

Tips for Handling Rose Petals

When using rose petals, the biggest challenge is extracting the aroma without bitterness. After trying infusion, distillation, and oil extraction...

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Tips for Muddling Mint in a Mojito
2026.05.054 minutesRead
Tips & TricksMidnight Mojito

Tips for Preparing Mint in a Mojito

Many people crush mint too finely when making a Mojito, thinking it releases more aroma. In reality, this causes the mint to release bitterness...

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First try at a Tonton bucket recipe
2026.06.287 minutesRead
Dev LogTumbler

First try at the Dudu bucket recipe

Mixing drinks one by one at friend gatherings is a hassle, so we decided to design a large-format pre-mixed cocktail. With a 3L capacity, all ratios had to be recalculated...

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Fruit Selection for Sangria
2026.06.205 minutesRead
Ingredient ResearchShare Size

Fruit choices for Sangria

What fruits are traditionally used in Spanish sangria? After researching over a dozen recipes, I found that orange, apple, and lemon form the core trio...

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About the R&D Diary

This space documents every cocktail experiment I undertake, from the spark of inspiration and recipe tweaks to failures and triumphs. Each entry is a genuine reflection—unbiased by commercial interests—offering nothing but pure sharing and connection.

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