10 Steps to a Perfect Cocktail

Before moving on to traditional cocktails that every barman should be familiar with, we’ll go over a few fundamentals that are popular, including necessary equipment and ingredients. We’ll then look at more sophisticated methods, and in the future posts we''ll add cocktails popular in the area.

 

1. Select Recipe: Decide on your drink and read the recipe.

2. Collect Ingredients: Make sure that every ingredient—including ice—is on hand.

3. Prepare Garnish: If necessary, prepare the garnishes.

4. Prep Glass: Choose the proper serving glass and cool it.

5. Pour the designated components into a mixing glass or shaker to measure the spirits.

6. Add ice: Pour ice into your mixing glass or shaker.

7. Mix Cocktail: Shake, stir, or build in the glass as guided by the recipe.

8. If the recipe calls for it, strain to get rid of any solids before pouring.

9. Pour into Glass: if necessary, pour the mixture over ice in a serving glass.

10. Garnish and Serve: For optimal display, add a garnish and serve right away.