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Master Mixology: Advanced Techniques & Pro Secrets for Bartender Mastery

Mixologists

Beyond the Shaker: Mastering Advanced Stirring & Infusion Techniques While shaking is a fundamental technique, advanced mixologists understand the nuanced artistry of stirring, layering, and infusion. Infusion techniques, such as fat-washing (e.g., bacon-infused bourbon), sous vide infusions (e.g.,

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The Ultimate Gift Guide for Bartenders

A Bar Above

Your favorite bartender can create gorgeous patterns with bitters, spray the inside of a cocktail glass with vermouth, or make custom stenciled patterns on an egg white cocktail. These bitters bottles come in classic amber brown or gorgeous matte black– and in two sizes: 2 oz or 4 oz. Copyright A Bar Above 2. Copyright A Bar Above 9.

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It’s the Experience that Counts!

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Infusions which used to take weeks earlier are now being replaced by techniques like roto vap and sous vide, which retain the maximum flavours and minimise any flavour loss, and deliver within a few hours. The addition and balancing of saline, bitters, shrubs and syrups have made cocktails more experimental and interesting.

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How to Design a Custom Cocktail Menu: Professional Mixology Tips

Mixologists

According to the International Bartenders Association (IBA), while classics like the Negroni and Old Fashioned remain timeless favorites, modern audiences crave creative cocktail ideas that push boundaries.

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At Home Cocktails: A Guide to Flavorful Mixology

Bartender.com

This guide to flavorful mixology will teach you how. You’ll learn essential tools and techniques, master classic recipes, and explore unique ingredients like angostura bitters. The key lies in gently muddling the mint to release its oils without bruising the leaves, which can impart bitterness.

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From Shaken to Stirred: Your Ultimate Guide to Mixology Classes

Mixologists

Muddle sugar with bitters, add bourbon or rye whiskey, and garnish with an orange peel. Manhattan: Rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, bitters, and a cherry. Dive into flavor profiling, understanding how sweet, sour, bitter, and salty elements harmonize to create balanced and complex cocktails. Taste regularly and adjust infusion time.

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Global Cocktail Trends: The Mixologist's Atlas of International Flavors

Mixologists

Latin America: The Agave Revolution and Tropical Infusions Latin America's influence on global cocktail trends is undeniable, with agave spirits leading the charge. Brazil's cachaça and tropical infusions are equally captivating. For example, infusing vodka with Sichuan peppercorns or rum with star anise.