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Building
The Construction of a Cocktail
The simplest of all cocktails can be a work of art, if done properly. There are several techniques to mix a cocktail; building, stirring, shaking, layering, and blending. There are some extra techniques that may be needed in order to mix a certain cocktail. These extra techniques would be flaming, and muddling. However, the most important ingredient of Mixology is the presentation of the cocktail.
The six main mixing methods Mixologists use:
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Building
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Stirring
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Shaking
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Rolling
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Dry Shaking
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Muddling
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Layering
Building:
Steps to building a cocktail:
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Using a polished serving glass.
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Pour measured non-alcoholic ingredients.
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Pour measured alcoholic ingredients.
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Fill glass with ice.
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Pour measured mixer.
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Using a barspoon stir cocktail.
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Garnish of the cocktail.
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Present the drink to the guest.