Do not shake a cocktail too
long or allow the drink to sit in its shaker once it has been shaken
because the ice will continue to dilute the alcohol. The alcohol will
become watery, affecting the taste and appearance of your drink.
Ice
Make fresh ice or buy fresh
ice. Don't use ice that has been sitting in your freezer for the past
month.
Selection
Buy a selection of liquors.
Start small and build with the basics. Once you have the basics, you can
start buying specialty liquors.
:: Basic ::
Garnish in Martini
Always serve up to three
olives or onions in Martinis.
Basic rule
When shaking a cocktail, take
a look at the ingredients. Mixing cream or heavy ingredients requires
extended and vigorous shaking, while mixing lighter ingredients requires
less vigor.
