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STIRRING: Usually, stirring refers to martinis or only clear liquors with other clear liquors. However, in recent years more mixed liquors are being stirred. The cocktail should be stirred vigorously in a clear pint glass with a long spoon. There are many purposes to stir a cocktail; chills the liquor, combines the ingredients, dilutes the drink and prevents bruising. If you serve the cocktail over ice, always serve the drink in a glass with fresh ice. When serving the drink without ice always serve it in a chilled glass.
Steps of stirring a drink:
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Using a mixing glass.
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Pour the measured liquors.
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Fill glass 2/3 full with ice.
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Stir the drink for 20 – 30 seconds.
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Strain into desired glass.
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Place garnish on the edge of the glass.
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Present the cocktail to the guest.