Australian Bartender

JUNE 24, 2024

I expected that its story would be quite well documented, with perhaps a squabble over which exact bar in New Orleans had first mixed one, but instead, I opened a can of worms. He said that Antoine Peychaud, a New Orleans pharmacist, liked to serve and drink his eponymous bitters mixed with cognac in little cups (called coquetiers).

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Brandy Bar Spoon Bitters Bartending 98

Chilled Magazine

MARCH 24, 2025

Muddling mint is trickywhat is the right technique to get the best flavor with no bitterness? It must be macerated carefully without pressing the stem excessively, as too much will extract the bitterness and unbalance the flavor of the cocktail. Mash with the bar spoon harmoniously to integrate all the flavors and temper the cocktail.

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Bartending Bartender Muddling Rum 233

Mixologists

MARCH 28, 2025

Bar Spoon: For effortless stirring and layering of ingredients. A long-handled bar spoon is essential for reaching the bottom of tall glasses and for controlled stirring. Old Fashioned: A sophisticated whiskey cocktail with bitters and sugar, with tips for choosing the right whiskey and bitters.

Mixology 52

Mixology Bartending Bartender Signature Cocktails 52

Mixologists

MARCH 28, 2025

Bar Spoon: A long-handled bar spoon is essential for stirring and layering ingredients, especially in tall glasses. We explore the role of acidity, sweetness, and bitterness in cocktail construction. Jigger: Precise measurements are crucial for balanced cocktails.

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Mixology Bartending Bartender Muddling 52

Mixologists

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Pack a shaker (preferably a Boston shaker for durability),strainer (Hawthorne and fine mesh), muddler (wooden or stainless steel), jigger (for precise measurements), bar spoon (for stirring), and mixing glass (for stirred drinks). Consider bringing a portable ice chest or cooler to keep your ingredients and drinks chilled.

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Mixology Bar Spoon Liqueur Tequila 52

Mixologists

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Pack a variety of bitters, including Angostura and orange, for adding aromatic nuances. Consider bringing artisanal bitters, crafted in small batches or homemade, stored in amber glass dropper bottles to preserve their potency and aromatic nuances, adding complex flavor profiles to your cocktails.

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Mixology Mixologist Bar Spoon Simple Syrup 52