Category: Postdoc
H) Maturity & Molarity
The final cocktail creation of this theme celebrates my project’s main findings and is double layered in more than one way. The top layer features tequila blanco diluted to a long drink, while the bottom layer is made with mezcal and chili-infused honey syrup, packing a heat-inducing punch and smoky notes. Stay tuned for the… Read more
B) FluidFM FloralGT
Dive into the world where science meets mixology with this innovative creation, “FluidFM FloralGT.” This gin and tonic variant showcases the beauty of rosebud-infused gin, enhanced by the sweetness of sugar syrup and the visual appeal of edible leaves encapsulated in alginate spheres. The spheres, injected with the rosebud gin, emulate the FluidFM injection process… Read more
D) FRET Daiquiri and Margarita pair
Experience the FRET Daiquiri and Margarita pair, where fluorescent assays and mixology meld to create a truly unique cocktail. Inspired by the color-changing fluorescence used to detect Caspase-1 activity through my project, this Daiquiri and Margarita pair dazzles with a brilliant transition from green to red. This visually stunning drink not only delights your palate… Read more
E) Dark Valley
Embark on a tantalizing journey with the “Dark Valley” a cocktail that captures the essence of the challenging phases of a research project where only negative results are obtained. Like these phases of a project, the cocktail is complex, challenging and bittersweet – but at the same time it’s a shimmering reminder of hope and… Read more
F) Sweet Breakthrough
This Clover Club cocktail, vibrant and fragrant from raspberries, captures the essence of the experimental breakthrough I achieved by adding BSA to stabilize my FluidFM injection buffer. Similarly, this cocktail replaces the traditional egg white with a blend of methylcellulose, gum Arabic (a complex mixture of glycosylated proteins and saccharides), and xanthan gum, achieving perfect… Read more
G) Clarity
With each sip of this exquisite French 75, you experience the clarity gained and the complexity unraveled when you finally crack a research project open. The clear version of the French 75, with its balance of crisp acidity from the citric acid, the herbal depth from the rosemary syrup, and the effervescence from the sparkling… Read more
C) ASC Reporter Mojito
Experience the ASC Reporter Mojito, where cellular responses and experimental approaches sparks new ideas for the art of garnish in mixology. This refreshing cocktail, inspired by the striking ASC specks that was a crucial readout for my project, features mint syrup spheres that bursts with flavor, adding a playful and visually stunning twist to the… Read more
A) Inflammasome Negroni
Embark on a discovery of molecular intrigue with this Negroni variant, inspired by the fiery boldness of inflammasomes. Smoked ice cubes add a subtle smokiness, while a charred orange wheel releases a burst of aromatic intensity. Like the complex assembly of inflammasomes, each sip offers a complex blend of flavors, inviting you to savor the… Read more