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Beyond Green Beer: Sophisticated Green Cocktails for St. Patrick's Day & Beyond

Mixologists

Techniques for Extracting Maximum Flavor To extract the maximum flavor from herbs, gently muddle them to release their essential oils. Avoid over-muddling, which can result in a bitter taste. Infusions, similar to herbs, can also be used, or small amounts of muddled vegetable can be used in a cocktail shaker. Add rum and ice.

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3-Ingredient Cocktails: Quick & Easy Weeknight Drinks

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A shaker, strainer, jigger, and bar spoon are the cornerstones of any home bar. Consider having a selection of rocks glasses, martini glasses, and highball glasses to suit different drink styles. Essential Bar Tools: Shaker: For chilling and mixing ingredients. Bar Spoon: For stirring and layering ingredients.

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Quick Pineapple Simple Syrup

Moody Mixologist

The fruit can either be muddled or cooked into the simple syrup base, depending on preference. I like to muddle the fruit into simple syrup when I want to preserve the fresh flavor of the fruit, like with my Fresh Raspberry Simple Syrup. Stir with a bar spoon until chilled. Serve with a straw.

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Keto Mojito (Made with Keto Simple Syrup)

Moody Mixologist

5 mint leaves, plus more for garnish 4-6 oz club soda or other sparkling water Instructions Add the syrup and mint leaves to a highball glass and gently muddle. Gently churn the mixture with a bar spoon or swizzle stick, then top with club soda. Pebble ice is preferred, but not mandatory.

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Celebrate The Lunar New Year With These 8 Cocktails

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Peach Tea 1 Lemon Wedge 1 Mint Sprig Preparation Fill a highball glass with cubed ice. Simple Syrup 2 Dashes Rhubarb Bitters Ace of Spades Champagne, to top Preparation Muddle lychee, strawberry and simple syrup in a shaker. Rum Peach Blossom Bliss Ingredients 1 oz. BACARD Spiced 1 oz. Lemonade 1 oz. Give it all a gentle stir.

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Top 10 Essential Bar Tools for Home Bartenders: Your Must-Have Kit

Mixologists

The Bar Spoon: Stir with Elegance and Precision The sophisticated Bar Spoon , easily recognized by its elongated and slender handle (typically 10-12 inches), is specifically engineered for the gentle yet effective stirring of cocktails. Look for spoons with a well-balanced weight and a comfortable grip.

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25 Best Seasonal Cocktails: Ultimate Year-Round Drink Guide [2025]

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Quick Navigation Essential Bartending Basics Spring Cocktails Summer Refreshments Fall Harvest Drinks Winter Warmers Non-Alcoholic Options Tips & Techniques FAQs Essential Bartending Basics Before diving into seasonal recipes, master these fundamental techniques: Basic Techniques Shaking: For cocktails with citrus, dairy, or egg whites Stirring: (..)