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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...
you may want to include "MSG" and Bromelain.
Several people I know are intolerant of "MSG", including myself
Bromeline is an enzyme in Papayas, Pineapples and other tropical fruits....can cause the "Pina Coladas" or "Mai-Tais"....a laxative effect
Last week, I met someone who is allergic to grapefruit. The eventual solution will be to database all ingredients in items used, and then each user could enter and filter out the allergens they need to avoid. In the meantime, we'll stick to the 14 most recognised allergens. (This has been quite an undertaking to implement).
Several people I know are intolerant of "MSG", including myself
Bromeline is an enzyme in Papayas, Pineapples and other tropical fruits....can cause the "Pina Coladas" or "Mai-Tais"....a laxative effect