Ask a Bartender: How Do You Accurately Count Out a Free Pour?
VinePair
APRIL 14, 2025
But in high-volume sports bars and dives where the cocktail menu doesnt stretch beyond two- to three-ingredient highballs, many bartenders resort to free pouring (with a speed pourer attached to a bottle) to maximize efficiency. When dealing with expensive liquors or complex cocktail recipes, most bars insist upon their use.
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