Perfect Pairings & Recipes for
Raspberry Eau-de-vie
Analysing hundreds of thousands of recipes uncovers raspberry eau-de-vie's optimal flavour pairings.
Raspberry eau-de-vie is defined by the unmistakable flavours of blossom and raspberry, but beneath its sweetness lies a complex symphony of subtle flavour notes, such as lychee, neroli, and rose, that give it remarkable depth. The key to finding the perfect pairing for raspberry eau-de-vie is understanding how these notes harmonise.
To map these harmonies, we analysed thousands of ingredients, breaking each one down across 150 flavour dimensions, identifying which notes complement and contrast. Our analysis reveals, for example, how egg's algaline tones ground raspberry eau-de-vie, and how praline's liquorice notes create a surprising synergy with its soft floral aroma.
Flavour Profile Of Raspberry Eau-de-vie Across 150 Dimensions Of Flavour
An ingredient's flavour profile is determined by its core characteristics (e.g. nectarous, floral, and acidic) enhanced by layers of subtle aroma notes (outer bars). When pairing ingredients, aim for a mix of core traits to build balance, and select complementary aroma notes to create harmony.
The Secret Language of Flavour
To understand how flavour notes harmonise, we analysed more than 50,000 popular ingredient combinations. By exploring these pairings, we identified specific flavour notes that frequently occur together, indicating they share a harmonious relationship.
Our analysis shows that the flavour of blossom is strongly associated with the flavour of liquorice. This suggests we should look for ingredients with a liquorice flavour, such as praline, when pairing with the blossom notes of raspberry eau-de-vie.
The recipe below provides inspiration for pairing raspberry eau-de-vie with praline.
Harmonious Flavours Of Raspberry Eau-de-vie
Just as our statistical analysis showed that blossom and gentian notes tend to pair together, we can identify the full profile of flavours that harmonise with each of the flavour notes present in raspberry eau-de-vie. For instance, the berry-like flavours of raspberry eau-de-vie are strongly associated with hazelnut and almond flavours.
The aromas associated with the various aromas of raspberry eau-de-vie can be seen highlighted in the pink bars below.
Flavour Profile Of Raspberry Eau-de-vie And Its Complementary Flavour Notes
Matching Flavour Profiles
The flavour profile of egg offers many of the aroma notes complementary to raspberry eau-de-vie, including seaweed and corn aroma accents. Because the flavour profile of egg has many of the of the features that are complementary to raspberry eau-de-vie, they are likely to pair very well together.
Prominent Flavour Notes Of Egg Are Represented By Longer Bars
The chart above shows the unique profile of egg across 150 dimensions of flavour, while the recipes below offer inspiration for bringing these flavours together with raspberry eau-de-vie.
Recipes That Pair Raspberry Eau-de-vie With Egg
Linked Flavour Notes
Looking at the aromas that are most strongly associated with the various flavours of raspberry eau-de-vie, we can identify other ingredients that are likely to pair well.
The Flavour Notes That Harmonise With Raspberry Eau-de-vie And The Ingredients That Share Some Of These Notes
Raspberry eau-de-vie's Strongest Flavours
Complementary Flavours
Ingredients with Complementary Flavours
Flavour groups:
Nectarous
Acidic
Floral
Herbal
Spice
Vegetal
Maillard
Earthy
The left side of the chart above highlights the aroma notes of raspberry eau-de-vie, along with the complementary aromas associated with each note. While the right side shows some of the ingredients that share many of the aroma accents complementary to raspberry eau-de-vie.
Harmonies Of Raspberry Eau-de-vie
Raspberry eau-de-vie offers a range of distinct flavour notes, each with its own set of harmonising partners. Blossom notes pair especially well with ingredients that have the herbal bitterness of gentian root and the cooling sensation of mint. While raspberry tones complement hazelnut notes and almond's nutty aroma. Here, we explore the many flavours that resonate with each note of Raspberry eau-de-vie, revealing abundant possibilities for creative pairing.
Each Chord Connects Two Harmonising Flavour Notes
What To Drink With Raspberry Eau-de-vie
The gentian notes in bitter make it a perfect pairing with raspberry eau-de-vie. Likewise, the gentian flavours in amaro create a match made in heaven. Explore a variety of ingredients below that beautifully complement the unique character of raspberry eau-de-vie below.
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