FORMULA-006-SLD // RED BERRIES SUGAR

SOLID FORMULAS

Mar 6

Written By Renato Osoy - Chef | Founder

Mixed Berry Finishing Sugar for Fruit & Spirit Cocktails

APPLICATION CONTEXT

Optimized for:

• Strawberry Daiquiris
• Blackberry Gin cocktails
• Berry-based rum drinks

Also suitable for:

• Whiskey fruit cocktails
• Maraschino liqueur cocktails
• Fruit-forward dessert cocktails
• Fresh berry desserts

Best suited for glass rimming and decorative sweet finishing.

FORMULA COMPOSITION

200 g Sugar
15 g Strawberry Dried
15 g Blackberry Dried
15 g Raspberry Dried
15 g Cranberry Dried

Processing Notes:
All fruit components fully dehydrated before grinding.
Guava varieties used to create layered tropical aroma.
Hibiscus lightly milled to integrate acidity and color.

Sugar grain size: medium.

Final grind: medium crystalline sugar with fine fruit powder distribution.

Yield: ~260 g
Storage: Airtight container, low humidity environment
Shelf Life: 6–8 months (berry aroma gradually softens)

FLAVOR, AROMA & TEXTURE

Flavor

Immediate sweetness followed by bright berry acidity.
Strawberry provides the dominant fruit character.
Raspberry and cranberry add lively tartness.
Blackberry contributes darker berry depth.

Aroma

Fresh berry aroma dominated by strawberry and raspberry.
Subtle jam-like notes from blackberry.
Light tart aroma from cranberry.

Texture

Medium crystalline sugar structure.
Fine berry particles distributed through the sugar.
Slight hygroscopic tendency due to fruit sugars.

Visual Character

Soft pink sugar base with darker red berry flecks.
Bright and visually attractive for cocktail presentation.

Designed for

• Strawberry Daiquiris
• Blackberry Gin cocktails
• Berry rum cocktails

Also effective for:

• Whiskey fruit cocktails
• Maraschino liqueur drinks
• Fresh berry desserts
• Yogurt or fruit bowls

NOTES

Version: 1.0

Using multiple berry varieties increases aromatic complexity.
Raspberry introduces higher acidity compared to strawberry alone.
Cranberry reinforces tartness and enhances color contrast.

Future Tests:
• Blueberry–berry variation
• Addition of freeze-dried strawberry powder
• Citrus zest variation (lime or lemon)
• Vanilla-infused berry sugar

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Renato Osoy - Chef | Founder

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