Bartender 101 - tools tequniques and cocktails - Flipbook - Page 12
STIR
A technique used for cocktails with ingredients of a similar density (such as different types of alcohol). Stirring ensures the perfect
amount of dilution and chill to get your signature serves spot on
every time.
Pour the ingredients into a pre-chilled glass with fresh
ice. Slide the bar spoon down the inside of the glass and stir for up
to 30 seconds, controlling the degree of dilution. Strain and serve
into a chilled glass of your preference.
Practice stirring with these tips:
•
When stirring try to keep the tapping noise to a minimum
(make elegant, smooth movements).
•
Pour the cocktail from the mixing glass to a drinking glass at
the lowest possible height, avoiding aeration.
•
Stirring time directly affects the taste of the cocktail - if it’s
too short, the cocktail will not be sufficiently chilled and will
have an excessively strong taste; if it’s too long, the cocktail
will be excessively diluted and taste bland.
