Thomas Trefcon
French mixologist specializing in contemporary cocktails, with a career spanning landmark bars in Paris, Monaco, and Sydney, and co-founder of the consultancy Le Verre à Mélange. Renowned for his creative and technical approach, he has won competitions such as the Cointreau Margarita Challenge France 2024 and the Unexpected Cartron Tour France 2023, in addition to earning international awards in mixology contests.
With this third and final cocktail, we conclude an inspiring collaboration with Valrhona Selection and mixologist Thomas Trefcon, where we’ve explored how culinary technique and premium ingredients can elevate modern mixology. Introducing Thyme Flies, a rum-based cocktail served in a Highball glass, known for its perfect balance of deep flavour and aromatic texture.
The standout element of this cocktail is its delicate, plant-based thyme foam, made using our cold-process foaming agent Proespuma Cold. Specifically designed for cold applications, this product creates a light, airy, and stable foam without the use of eggs or animal derivatives, making it ideal for vegan-friendly recipes and high-performance mixology.
Prepared in a siphon, the foam becomes both a visual and sensory element, adding a fresh, herbal layer that beautifully contrasts with the warmth of the rum. Each sip reveals a play of textures and aromas.
As Thomas Trefcon himself notes, Thyme Flies is adaptable to all seasons and locations. While this version highlights thyme as the primary aromatic, the foam can be reimagined with any herb or botanical: rosemary, basil, mint, or citrus—all offering creative freedom to today’s bartenders.
The world of mixology has evolved exponentially in recent years. What was once simply “cocktail-making” has transformed into a territory of technical experimentation, where professional bartenders apply functional ingredients and techniques, as well as a deep knowledge of textures to create memorable liquid experiences. The sour, one of the most iconic classic cocktails, is the […]
In the world of modern mixology, the search for ingredients that provide flavor, texture, and aesthetics without compromising the sensory quality of a cocktail is constant. This recipe, created by mixologist Thomas Trefcon, is a cocktail served in a wine glass, ideal to accompany a Raspberry Charlotte and enjoy before or after dinner. In […]
At Sosa Ingredients, we have spent decades serving haute cuisine and professional cocktail making, collaborating with chefs and mixologists who, like us, believe in technique as a vehicle for creativity. Today we want to share an innovative version of an iconic cocktail: the Cleary Mary, developed by the Valrhona Selection team together with mixologist Thomas […]
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