 However, Embury makes it very clear that he thinks the idea that a drink "must" be made according to one exact recipe preposterous, and that the final arbiter is always "your" taste.He suggests trying different ratios, finding the one that is most pleasing to you, and sticking with it.Once one understands the basic components of each type of drink, new cocktails can be created by substituting a different base or modifying agent or by adding a special flavoring or coloring agent.