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GuideSix Classic Cocktails Everyone Should Know How to MakeSix drinks teach nearly every basic idea in mixing. Here are the specs from the International Bartenders Association, plus the reasoning that makes each one work.Read more GuideShaken vs Stirred: How to Choose the Right MethodShaking and stirring both chill and dilute a drink, but they do it differently and give different textures. The method you pick should follow what is in the glass.Read more GuideHow to Make Simple Syrup, Plus Flavored VariationsSimple syrup is sugar dissolved in water, and it is the sweetener behind most cocktails. Here is how to make it, how ratios change a drink and how to build flavors on top.Read more GuideEssential Home Bar Tools and What Each One DoesYou can make excellent cocktails with a short list of tools. Buy these first and add the rest only as your drinks demand them.Read more GuideTypes of Whiskey Explained, From Bourbon to ScotchWhiskey is a family of spirits, and the names on the label mean specific things. This guide covers the legal definitions for American whiskeys and the broad outlines of the rest.Read more GuideHow to Batch Cocktails for a Party Without Ruining ThemBatching moves the work of mixing ahead of the party so you can host instead of shake. The key is scaling the recipe correctly and building in the water that ice would normally add.Read more GuideHow to Make Clear Ice at Home for Better CocktailsClear ice looks better, melts more slowly and tastes cleaner. You can make it at home with a small insulated cooler and a freezer.Read more GuideMocktail and Zero-Proof Basics for Better DrinksA good zero-proof drink is not a cocktail with the alcohol removed. It is built from the same parts: sweetness, acid, bitterness, aroma and texture.Read more GuideThe Cocktail Glassware Guide: Which Glass for Which DrinkGlass shape affects temperature, aroma and how a drink looks. You need only a few shapes to cover most cocktails.Read more GuideBitters Explained: What They Are and How to Use ThemBitters are concentrated flavorings, used a dash at a time, that add depth and balance to a drink. A small bottle goes a long way.Read more

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