FORMULA-008-SLD // SPICY CITRUS SUGAR

SOLID FORMULAS

Mar 6

Written By Renato Osoy - Chef | Founder

Sweet–Spicy Finishing Sugar for Citrus & Tropical Cocktails

APPLICATION CONTEXT

Optimized for:

• Cosmopolitan
• Brasília cocktail
• Sidecar variations

Also suitable for:

• Frozen coladas
• Citrus vodka cocktails
• Tropical rum drinks
• Citrus dessert cocktails

Best suited for glass rimming and vibrant citrus-forward drinks.

FORMULA COMPOSITION

200 g Sugar
5 g Salt
5 g Chili Paprika Dried
3 g Cinnamon Dried
15 g Guava Mexicana Dried
15 g Dried Lime Dried
15 g Dried Lime Pulp Dried
15 g Dried Orange Pulp Dried

Processing Notes:
All citrus and fruit components fully dehydrated prior to milling.
Spices ground finely to distribute evenly within the sugar.

Salt grain size: medium.
Sugar grain size: medium.

Final grind: medium crystalline blend with visible citrus and spice fragments.

Yield: ~273 g
Storage: Airtight container, low humidity environment
Shelf Life: 6–8 months (citrus and spice aromatics gradually soften)

FLAVOR, AROMA & TEXTURE

Flavor

Immediate sweetness followed by citrus acidity.
Guava contributes subtle tropical fruit body.
Paprika introduces mild warmth.
Cinnamon rounds the finish with aromatic spice.

Aroma

Bright citrus peel aromatics dominate.
Warm cinnamon notes follow.
Subtle paprika warmth and fruit undertones.

Texture

Medium crystalline sugar structure.
Fine spice particles evenly distributed.
Citrus fragments provide slight visual texture.

Visual Character

Light golden sugar base with orange and red spice flecks.
Warm coloration suitable for cocktail rim presentation.

Designed for

Designed for:

• Cosmopolitan
• Brasília cocktail
• Sidecar variations

Also effective for:

• Frozen coladas
• Citrus vodka cocktails
• Tropical rum drinks
• Citrus dessert cocktails

NOTES

Version: 1.0

Paprika provides gentle warmth without overpowering sweetness.
Cinnamon enhances aromatic complexity and ties citrus and fruit flavors together.
Salt subtly amplifies citrus perception.

Future Tests:
• Smoked paprika variation
• Chili-lime forward version
• Addition of dehydrated pineapple powder
• Ginger–citrus variation

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Renato Osoy - Chef | Founder

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