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Mix and shake your way to great sales with this guide to cocktail-making
KNOW YOUR SPIRITS
Get clued up on spirits as each one has a different role to play as the base of a good cocktail. Vodka is flavourless and so will blend with anything, whereas whisky is full of flavour and smoky, so needs to be carefully matched to avoid overpowering the tastebuds.
GET THE MEASURE
A good mixologist will have measurements down to a fine art so they’re
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comfortable using a jigger, aka a cocktail measuring cup, and a free pour.
SHAKE IT
As shaking is the preferred mixing technique for noncarbonated cocktails, practice makes perfect, so whatever type of cocktail shaker you choose to use practise, practise, practise.
MUDDLED UP
Muddling is one of the keys to a quality cocktail and will
elevate yours. It’s crushing ingredients, such as fresh mint, lime and ginger, to release their juices. It helps the flavours combine with the spirit and sugar to create a refreshing drink and infuses the drink with the right balance of flavours.
IT’S A STRAIN
One of the most important aspects of cocktail-making is straining to stop ice shards and bits of fruit and herbs getting into the glass. Some
