Some mixers change the texture or consistency of the drink, making it thicker or more watery.
[2] Milk products add a smoothing effect to the feel of the drink to counteract the burn of the alcohol.
Some ingredients may be homogenized to form an emulsion with the aid of an emulsifier containing refined vegetable oil.
The addition of a sauce usually imparts a surprising new taste to a familiar drink.
The key ingredient in a syrup is sugar, which sweetens any drink into which it is mixed.