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Techniques
Stirring, shaking, building, muddling, straining. How each method changes temperature, dilution, and texture.
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Stir vs. Shake: The One Rule That Decides It
Stir spirit-only drinks. Shake anything with juice, dairy, or egg. Here is why the rule exists and when to break it.
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- TechniquesExpressing and Cutting Citrus Peels
The finishing move on half the cocktail canon. How to cut a peel, express it correctly, and when to drop it in.
Read → - TechniquesThe Dry Shake and Reverse Dry Shake
Two techniques for building the foam pillar on egg-white drinks. Which one to use and why the order matters.
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