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Allergy awareness & the 14 major allergens

Be aware of allergens in cocktail ingredients and ask guests if they have any food allergies. While it may be obvious that a creamy Brandy Alexander contains...
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Sc'Eric’s Avatar Sc'Eric
14th November 2024 at 05:06
Please also add chitonous insects and arachnids to your crustacean section. My recipe for the Corpse Reviver #2 is topped with toasted cricket bitters, for instance, from a company called Critter Bitters. I also occasionally work with scorpion-infused bitters and mezcal.
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Simon Difford’s Avatar Simon Difford
14th November 2024 at 07:58
Thanks for bringing to my attention. I'll add, "Also, beware of shellfish-derived chitin/chitosan and that people with a crustacean allergy may also be allergic to arachnids (bugs and insects)."
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