Which alcohol do you oughta make different cocktails?
How about the best tools, need-to-knowmixed-drink recipes, and the various types of glasses used to serve each?
We’ve got the answers.
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Once you’ve learned the cocktail basics, you’ll be the bestat-home bartenderon the block.
Here’s a breakdown of the essential ingredients formixing cocktails.
Garnishes
Showy finishing touches can elevate cocktail basics and amplify flavors, too.
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Ice
Yes, we know this sounds super obvious.
He believes that subpar ice is the step where many home mixologists falter.
“Try ice made in large molds [available at Target] to remedy this.
So start collecting these bartending essentials to perfect your favoritecocktail recipe.
Again, you don’t have to invest much to stock your home bar.
We love scouring vintage andthrift storesfor unique, beautiful barware.
“No more solo cups for you!
Every cocktail looks and tastes better in its intended glassware,” Becker says.
It’s OKin fact, it’s recommendedthat you study and take pointers and inspiration from others.
Ask your local bartender for a cocktail book recommendation and follow the recipes there.”
Be passionate, and it will shine through your recipes," Mish says.
