cocktail mixing
Shaking and stirring
Cocktail mixing is the craft of combining spirits, liqueurs, juices, and other ingredients to create mixed drinks.
It encompasses techniques like shaking, stirring, muddling, and layering, along with knowledge of flavor balance and presentation.
She took a cocktail mixing class before hosting the party.
The term covers both professional bartending and home preparation.
- shakerVessel for mixing drinks
- muddlerTool for crushing drink ingredients
- jiggerSmall liquid measure
- strainerPerforated draining vessel
- stirMix by circling
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