Mixology- The Art of Mixing Cocktails
Explore and learn the fine craft of mixing cocktails using the basic and advanced techniques and tricks of professional bartenders and understand some of the theories of mixology.
5 Steps to Better Cocktails
Do you ever wonder why your cocktails don't taste like the pro's drinks? Sometimes it is the little things that can make the difference between a great cocktail, a mediocre one and one that gets spit into the sink.
Do you ever wonder why your cocktails don't taste like the pro's drinks? Sometimes it is the little things that can make the difference between a great cocktail, a mediocre one and one that gets spit into the sink.
When to Shake and When to Stir Cocktails
As you're looking through cocktail recipes you'll see some are shaken, some stirred, but is there a theory behind which method to choose? Yes, there is a general rule
As you're looking through cocktail recipes you'll see some are shaken, some stirred, but is there a theory behind which method to choose? Yes, there is a general rule
The Importance of Ice and the Best Way to Use Ice in Its Many Forms
Ice is one of the most important ingredients in bartending and one that is used in almost all cocktails. There are four basic types, or forms, of ice (cube, cracked, shaved and block) and each have their uses.
Ice is one of the most important ingredients in bartending and one that is used in almost all cocktails. There are four basic types, or forms, of ice (cube, cracked, shaved and block) and each have their uses.
Specific Gravity Chart for Popular Spirits
Quick reference chart of some of the most popular spirits used to layer drinks. Refer to this chart when you're creating layered shots, pousse-cafes or any cocktail that calls for floating liquors and liqueurs on top of one another.
Quick reference chart of some of the most popular spirits used to layer drinks. Refer to this chart when you're creating layered shots, pousse-cafes or any cocktail that calls for floating liquors and liqueurs on top of one another.
How Many Shots are in the Bottle?
Quick reference charts for how many shots you can expect to get out of a bottle of liquor, the standard bottle sizes and an average how much fresh juice you can expect to get from a piece of fruit.
Quick reference charts for how many shots you can expect to get out of a bottle of liquor, the standard bottle sizes and an average how much fresh juice you can expect to get from a piece of fruit.
Will Liquor Freeze?
It is one of the most common questions and debates about alcoholic beverages... Does liquor freeze? Yes it does, but the freezing point is far below that of water. Exactly what that freezing point is depends on the proof of the liquor.
It is one of the most common questions and debates about alcoholic beverages... Does liquor freeze? Yes it does, but the freezing point is far below that of water. Exactly what that freezing point is depends on the proof of the liquor.
What is a Japanese Ice Ball?
Often called a Japanese Ice Ball, these sculpted forms of chunks of ice fit perfectly into a glass and keep your whiskey (or other drink) colder for longer and do not dilute the drink with water as fast. There is also a mold so you can easily make these ice balls at home.
Often called a Japanese Ice Ball, these sculpted forms of chunks of ice fit perfectly into a glass and keep your whiskey (or other drink) colder for longer and do not dilute the drink with water as fast. There is also a mold so you can easily make these ice balls at home.
Understanding Sodas
Sodas are important items in a bar and there are a few types of soda waters that are often needed. The difference between each of these essential bar mixers may seem subtle but it is important to understand those differences
Sodas are important items in a bar and there are a few types of soda waters that are often needed. The difference between each of these essential bar mixers may seem subtle but it is important to understand those differences
Quick Tips for Chilling Glassware
A few quick tips to chill glassware and keep them chilled before adding a drink.
A few quick tips to chill glassware and keep them chilled before adding a drink.
Fruit Flavour Combinations for Cocktails
Certain fruit flavors work better with others and this guide by Humberto Marques is an extensive study of those pairings. These recommendations are excellent if you're making original cocktails and a great place to begin understanding how flavors play off of one another.
Certain fruit flavors work better with others and this guide by Humberto Marques is an extensive study of those pairings. These recommendations are excellent if you're making original cocktails and a great place to begin understanding how flavors play off of one another.
Herbs and Spices in the Cocktail Mixology
How to use herbs and spices in cocktails and to combine their tastes and flavors to perfection. This in depth, pictorial study of using herbs in cocktail is the work of Mixologist Humberto Marques of MixSensations.com.
How to use herbs and spices in cocktails and to combine their tastes and flavors to perfection. This in depth, pictorial study of using herbs in cocktail is the work of Mixologist Humberto Marques of MixSensations.com.
Is There a Certain Order for Pouring Cocktail Ingredients?
Cocktail recipes are usually very simple. It usually states "Pour the ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice." However, is there a certain order in which each ingredient should be poured?
Cocktail recipes are usually very simple. It usually states "Pour the ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice." However, is there a certain order in which each ingredient should be poured?
How do I Measure a Cocktail That Uses "Parts" Instead of Measurements?
What happens when you come across one of the many cocktails that uses the term "parts" instead of direct measurements like ounces?
What happens when you come across one of the many cocktails that uses the term "parts" instead of direct measurements like ounces?
The Best Cocktail Shakers
A collection of some of the best cocktail shakers available. The list includes some choice traditional and Boston cocktail shakers as well as some retro and fashion designs.
A collection of some of the best cocktail shakers available. The list includes some choice traditional and Boston cocktail shakers as well as some retro and fashion designs.
Quick Strain Tin
Quick Strain Tins were designed for the professional bartender by using the style of a Boston shaker and integrating a strainer into the rim of the mixing tin. These are convenient, make pouring drinks faster and are available in a few different designs.
Quick Strain Tins were designed for the professional bartender by using the style of a Boston shaker and integrating a strainer into the rim of the mixing tin. These are convenient, make pouring drinks faster and are available in a few different designs.
Über Bar Tools
Uber Bar Tools produces a full line of tools for the professional bartender. The tools are designed to stand up to the busiest bar and make the mixologist's job easier and more efficient.
Uber Bar Tools produces a full line of tools for the professional bartender. The tools are designed to stand up to the busiest bar and make the mixologist's job easier and more efficient.
What is Molecular Mixology?
Molecular Mixology is the practice of understanding and experimenting with cocktails on the scientific and molecular level to create new, interesting flavors, textures and visuals.
Molecular Mixology is the practice of understanding and experimenting with cocktails on the scientific and molecular level to create new, interesting flavors, textures and visuals.
How to Turn a Cocktail into a Party Punch
Punches are great to serve at parties and you are not limited to those recipes designed specifically for large batches. This quick tutorial will tell you how to make almost any single cocktail into a crowd pleasing party punch.
Punches are great to serve at parties and you are not limited to those recipes designed specifically for large batches. This quick tutorial will tell you how to make almost any single cocktail into a crowd pleasing party punch.
Gnar 100% Pomegranate Juice
Gnar Juice produces a great tasting 100% pomegranate juice that is perfect for adding to cocktails and has a fresh taste of real Mediterranean pomegranates.
Gnar Juice produces a great tasting 100% pomegranate juice that is perfect for adding to cocktails and has a fresh taste of real Mediterranean pomegranates.
I.O. Organic Sicilian Blood Orange Juice
There are a few bottled blood juices on the market as well and one of those is I.O. Organic Sicilian Blood Orange Juice is a great example.
There are a few bottled blood juices on the market as well and one of those is I.O. Organic Sicilian Blood Orange Juice is a great example.
Join the Great Muddle Class
Muddling is a traditional technique for making some classic cocktails and people are beginning to appreciate it's importance once again. Mojitos and Caipirinhas are just not the same without this simple trick.
Muddling is a traditional technique for making some classic cocktails and people are beginning to appreciate it's importance once again. Mojitos and Caipirinhas are just not the same without this simple trick.
Measuring for Mixologists
This is one of the most comprehensive measuring tables I've come across on the web. The simple chart defines bar measure terms in both ounces and mililiters.
This is one of the most comprehensive measuring tables I've come across on the web. The simple chart defines bar measure terms in both ounces and mililiters.