Sugar

Sugar is a natural sweetener extracted from sugarcane or sugar beets, serving as an essential ingredient in cocktails to balance sweetness and smooth out flavors.
Beyond simply adding sweetness, sugar helps soften the sharpness of alcohol and harmonizes different elements like fruits and herbs.

In cocktail making, sugar is typically used in the form of simple syrup or powdered sugar, and it plays a key role in classic drinks such as the Mojito, Whiskey Sour, and Daiquiri.
Simple syrup, made by dissolving sugar in water at a 1:1 or 2:1 ratio, ensures consistent sweetness and easy integration into beverages.

When using sugar in cocktails, it is important to adjust the quantity carefully to maintain overall flavor balance, especially when dealing with fruit-based recipes where natural flavors need to be preserved.