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").