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5 Perfect Cocktails For Graduation Parties

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Table of Contents : Margarita Raspberry Lemonade Sparkler Daiquiri Sangria Whiskey Sour Punch Mocktails List of Bar Tools You’ll Need Photo courtesy of DesignPickle/stock.adobe.com The Classic Margarita The classic Margarita is one of the best celebratory cocktails you could offer your guests. Shake well for about 10-15 seconds.

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The Ultimate Bar Spoon Guide: Invest in Quality for Perfect Cocktails

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The smooth, consistent motion facilitated by a quality bar spoon ensures the perfect equilibrium is achieved, preserving the clarity and intended character of these spirit-forward classics. Over-muddling can release bitter compounds, ruining the intended taste of the cocktail.

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3-Ingredient Cocktails: Quick & Easy Weeknight Drinks

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Essential spirits include vodka, gin, rum, tequila, and whiskey, each offering a unique flavor profile. Essential Bar Tools: Shaker: For chilling and mixing ingredients. Bar Spoon: For stirring and layering ingredients. Example: Strawberry Mint Daiquiri (2 oz white rum, 1 oz lime juice, 1/2 cup muddled strawberries).

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The Ultimate Gift Guide for Bartenders

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Barrel aging spirits and cocktails isn’t exactly cutting edge, but every time I see a barrel at a bar, I always have to ask…”What do you guys have in the barrel?” You can add a little oak aging to that really high-alcohol blanco tequila or create a batch of barrel aged Manhattans for your Super Bowl party. Copyright A Bar Above 10.

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All You Need For A Successful Dry January: Mocktail Recipes, Ingredients, And Tips

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Ritual : With four different varieties of NA spirits, Ritual has you covered in terms of versatility with their zero-proof tequila, rum, whiskey, and gin. 3/4 oz Passionfruit Syrup 1/4 oz Lime Juice 3 Mint Leaves 4 oz of Soda Water/Club Soda INSTRUCTIONS: Muddle mint leaves in a Collins glass. Add all other ingredients without ice.

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From Shaken to Stirred: Your Ultimate Guide to Mixology Classes

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Shaking, stirring, muddling, and straining are the cornerstones of cocktail creation. Muddling extracts essential oils and flavors from fruits, herbs, and spices, while straining removes unwanted solids, ensuring a clean and refined drink. Essential Bar Tools: Shaker: Boston shaker or cobbler shaker, each with unique advantages.

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Home Bar Essentials: 10 Must-Have Tools & Ingredients

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This level of personalization and finesse is only achievable with the right tools and ingredients at your fingertips. A well-equipped bar becomes the heart of your social gatherings. The Foundation: Essential Bar Tools You Can't Live Without Every great cocktail starts with the right tools.