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What do you need...
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A shaker - we prefer Parisian or Boston shakers
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Strainer 1 - Hawthorn - does most jobs
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Strainer 2 - fine mesh - prevents muddled stuff getting into your pretty cocktail
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Strainer 3 - julep - if you’re using one of these you don’t need to read this!
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Ice - avoid crushed ice on the whole - go for big bits (it dilutes the drink)
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Jigger - measure accurately
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A stirring glass / beaker
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Glassware - the right glass for the right cocktail - it makes a difference (martini / Nick & Nora / Hiball / Rocks / Margarita / Hurricane)
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Garnish - choose do it well or just don’t do it
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Drink your cocktail whilst it’s laughing at you (i.e. whilst it is still cold!)
Top tips for cocktail making...
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Use the best ingredients you can
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Measure accurately - it matters
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Chill your glassware
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Add cheapest ingredients first (avoid expensive accidents)
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Use good large as possible ice - DON’T REUSE
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Shake hard
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Use good glassware
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Garnish thoughtfully
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Squeeze fruit - no bottled stuff
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Stir or shake
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Stir - if your ingredients are clear
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Shake - if anything not clear (it’s not the law - speak to 007…!)
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