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High Ball vs Low Ball

High Ball vs Low Ball

Understanding the Difference Highball and lowball glasses are two of the most common types of glassware found behind a bar. Here’s when you should use each one: Highball glasses hold...

Layered Cocktails

Layered Cocktails

Steps for Liquid Layer Success The layer technique creates a distinct separation between multiple liquors or mixers in a drink. It makes a great impression, not only because it looks...

Dry Shake Cocktail

Dry Shake Cocktail

What Is It? A Dry Shake means shaking your cocktail at room temperature without adding ice at first. After vigorously shaking for at least 20 seconds, add ice and shake...

Essential Garnishing

Essential Garnishing

Easily Dress Up Your Drinks Use Citrus – Adding a twist of a lemon or orange over a drink imparts its oils onto the surface for a pleasant aroma and...

Jumbo Ice Cubes

Jumbo Ice Cubes

Transform Your Cocktails Though it may seem like it’s just there to look cool, there is an actual reason why bartenders prefer an oversized block to a handful of cubes....

How to Strain Cocktails

How to Strain Cocktails

Fine Strain for Ultimate Consistency For recipes containing muddled fruits or herbs, sometimes it is best to fine strain the beverage in addition to using a traditional (Hawthorne) style cocktail...