Whether you’re shooting for sweet or sour, a cocktail should taste delicious. Adding a tiny pinch of salt to your recipe will bring out the good flavours you want without overpowering your taste buds.

In his new book, Liquid Intelligence: The Art and Science of the Perfect Cocktail, author and mixologist Dave Arnold reveals the secret ingredient for any perfect cocktail: salt. Just stirring in a pinch will cause the other flavours to pop.