Sunday 14 April 2013

M for MIXOLOGY

Spherification and foam techniques
in a cocktail called Sparkling Watermelon
(source: wikipedia)

Molecular Mixology is the study and process of creating cocktails using techniques of molecular gastronomy. This method allows for greater intensities and varieties of flavor and flavor combinations. It also allows for different alternatives of presentation and appearance of cocktails. (e.g., gels, powders, foams, atomised sprays). 

This is another field of science that fascinates me. I would have loved writing an entire post on this very subject, if I had had more time. . .  



I don't know about you, but I'd love to try a Sparkling Watermelon (picture above), it sounds and looks amazing. 

Other mighty fine M_ology words: 



Meconology:  The study of poppies and opium, usually in the form of a treatise. 

Momiology: The scientific study of mummies. 
I tried to dig up a little more on this one, but all I got was this simplistic definition. I really hope they mean the study of ancient Egyptian type of mummies. This reminds me, anyone see the movie The Mummy?  


Miasmology: The study of fog and smog, especially those affecting air pollution levels. It can also refer to the medical science branch that treats miasma (theory that certain diseases were caused by noxious "bad air").


35 comments:

  1. That is very cool - do people get full degrees in this branch of science?? :)

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  2. Molecular mixology sounds like a class you can take at bartending school. I've always wanted to take a bartending class, just for fun.

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  3. Molecular mixology sounds as though it could be a great night of fun and frolics.

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  4. The foam version looks delicious. The Mummy was a great movie. You can see why it got sequels. Good list today El.

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  5. A powdered cocktail - would one just snort it then?

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  6. Well Alex, maybe, Elise did mention poppies!
    I have made a few cocktails in my time but never with powders or foam (except pressurized cream)!

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  7. Well, I never knew cocktails could be created at molecular level. I was actually trained as a cocktail barman at a popular chain restaurant here in the UK, but not to that extent!

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  8. What an interesting field...I feel like I missed my calling.

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  9. Coctails as powders hmm could see that going down a bad road. And as they study smog, at least they will never run out!

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  10. all this time, i thunk 'momiology' was about the study of moms! :(

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  11. The Ms are most enchanting! I love science ;D

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  12. It's amazing that there are so many "ologies" out there. :)

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  13. Adds new meaning to mixed drink.

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  14. Great post! Maybe you could do molecular mixology after a to z. I'd so read about that! Very intriguing stuff, Elise.

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  15. I would love a Molecular Mixology about now!
    Dani @ Entertaining Interests
    #warriorminion

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  16. LOVE this post. I want that drink in the picture right now... :)

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  17. Mixology sounds fun...I've heard of chefs that do the molecular gastronomy thing and would love to try a restaurant that has that

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  18. Hands down, the best mojito to be had in vegas is at the Cosmo (I love the Cosmopolitan). They have a bar that's an actual chandelier and you get to sit in it. It's called "The Chandelier."

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  19. Mixology hmm. It would make for some interesting recipes.

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  20. Hi everyone! Thanks again for stopping by. I'm still having trouble finding time to reply to everyone individually but I'm doing my best to make the time to stop by your blogs. The AZ challenge is great but it does make me a little frazzled--but then again it is supposed to be a challenge! (:

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  21. Great M words. I had no idea there was a specific name for the study of mummies. I thought that went along with Egyptology.

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  22. OK, mixology makes me wonder if there is an ology for the study of chocolate.

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  23. And to think all these years, I just called it bar tending!

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  24. This sounds extremely interesting. I've always been intrigued by how bartenders mix drinks.

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  25. Now im thirsty! dont usually drink but sparkling watermelon sounds yummy!

    Nutschell
    www.thewritingnut.com

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  26. ... and there are lots of new cocktail mixes on the market, and some have a crazy blend of ingredients...

    Writer In Transit

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  27. Ahh, that sparkling watermelon looks delicious! I think I would enjoy being a molecular mixologist. Miasmology looks interesting, too, but maybe not quite so much fun. :)

    VR Barkowski

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  28. Wow, sparkling watermelon does look fantastic. Love your theme for A-Z.

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  29. Can I have a bonus point for commenting at close to two in the morning? Qui? Non?

    "Molecular Mixology is the study and process of creating cocktails using techniques of molecular gastronomy." I wonder if Tom Cruise knew this.

    I've seen "The Mummy". Did you know that the ancient Egyptians liked a particular spicy bean? Yep, a whole bunch of ancient Egyptians consumed them around the table. That way they could all 'toot in common'....

    Happy alphabeting, Elise :)

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  30. This is something I know nothing about! I'm sure there's a technique to the whole thing!

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  31. Mixology is my favourite among these. Much more interesting subject matter.

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  32. Could definitely use one about now, sparkling watermelon, bring it on!

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  33. Hi Elise .. Mixology - is creeping in everywhere .. I think I've seen some of The Mummy film - why I've no idea!!

    Cheers Hilary

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  34. Have to say mixology is my favorite ology, though I do love the mummies. And yes, that sparkling watermelon look very tasty. :)

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  35. OK now THAT is an ology I'd love to study more about--seeing as I can't make a mango marguerita to save my life, ha ha XD

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