Mixology 101
I was checking-out the Food Network website and realized that they currently have some information on bar basics.
Mixology 101 gives you some bar basics, how to mix the right mixers with the right alcohol, recipes with different spirits, building your own personal bar, and some tips:
When making mixed drinks, first add ice, then liquor and then your mixers. The average pour of alcohol is 1.5 ounces (or a “jigger”), but depending on your mixers and audience, it can go anywhere from 1 to 2. A new touch in cocktail bars is the addition of a “condiment tray” of small bottles filled with lemon juice, lime juice, simple syrup and bitters — so your guests can adjust their drinks as they see fit.As a general rule, stir clear (or translucent) drinks; shake opaque ones.If you’re serving a drink on the rocks, larger cubes of ice are often appreciated, as they melt more slowly than shaved ice, diluting the drink less.Get to know the spirits you’re using; not all gins (or vodkas or whiskeys) are created equal, and some might do better with certain blends than others. For example, when making a sweeter cocktail like the Old-Fashioned or the Manhattan, you’ll want a stronger whiskey to give the drink backbone. To get your Mixology Lesson click here.
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