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The Ultimate Cocktail
Theres not many people who would argue that having a nice cocktai and sitting in the sun was a choir. Here at cocktail-fun.com we find it more of a experiance, the weather has to be good, the deck chair has to be out.
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Being Creative
When Making A cocktail creativity it paramount, being creative with spirits and mixers can be alot more pleasurable than copying a famous one.
Cocktails can, and should, be far more then the banal libations that are found in so many bars. If you realize that cocktails are a form of cuisine, then you are that much closer to realizing that the purpose of a well-made cocktail is not just about getting you drunk, any more then that the purpose of a gourmet meal not just about filling you up.
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Top Tips
When Making any Cocktail there are a number of things that you can do to get the ultimate Cocktail. Garnishing your Cocktail
Always use fresh fruit and juices where possible, especially lemons and limes; it will taste a whole lot better
• The better the ingredients, the better the cocktail - use premium quality when affordable and available
When making cocktails, always use a measure for all the ingredients, unless you are practised in free pouring; this is to ensure consistency of recipes.
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Where to Start
So you want to learn how to really make a beautiful cocktail that tastes just right?
to make a Vodka Martini
The Rules:
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Always begin with clean barware. It is completely unacceptable to start the cocktail by picking off a dried piece of pasta that the dishwasher left on the glass. Before your guests arrive, inspect your glasses and rewash any that look unappealing. All of your bar hardware, without exception, should be cleaned after each use.
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Make sure you have enough ice. If the cocktail you are preparing is supposed to be chilled, make sure you serve it cold. The most common mistake an amateur will make is to skimp on the ice. And since they take quite a bit longer than a professional bartender to prepare the drink, the ice they do use is half melted by the time they serve the drink. This produces a warm, watered down beverage your guests are bound to hate. Big ice cubes made in an ice try work best for cocktails.
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Use the right equipment. There are some basic tools of the trade that you should invest in if you are serious about becoming a "mixologist." In no particular order, they are:
Shaker, Mixing Glass, Strainer, Bar Spoon, Measure ("Jigger"), Ice Bucket, Ice Scoop or Tongs,Variety of Cocktail Glasses,Bar Knife and Cutting Board, Citrus Zester
There are other tools you can also invest in, such as a blender, but the list above is a good, low maintenance foundation for any aspiring bartender.
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Garnishing Cocktails
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The appeal of a cocktail is not only one properly made, but also in its presentation. A garnish can be as simple as the swizzle stick in which to stir your cocktail, whipped cream and fruit, to flaming your drink and adding sparkles of zest. Different drinks call for different garnishes.
Twist or Wedge?
The most common garnish is a wedge of lime, but it is usually mistakenly called a twist of lime. An actual twist is the rind of the citrus fruit only. If just a twist is ordered, it generally means a lemon twist. The proper way to serve this is to run the rind side around the rim of the glass, where the flavorful oils are most prevalent, then twisted over the drink and dropped in. A wedge or wheel is cut so it sits on the side of the glass or is skewered with other garnishes.
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