![]() The vodka, lime and soda and G&T still play a huge part in this market, though bartenders have been reaching a little further with spirit mixer combos, thanks largely to the range of flavoured sodas now available to them. “Don’t get me wrong, I am a huge Whisk(e)y neat fan but on an Aussie 30 degree day, you can bet I am going to be drinking something to help me keep fresh in the sun.”ĪDVERTISEMENT “Jacinta Cumberland of Rockpool Bar and Grill says that while she loves a certain classic London Dry G&T, more and more guests are being coaxed towards more worldly gins, on recommendation, of course, some are even brand calling their favourite mixers at the bar.” It lets me enjoy the Whiskey and feel like I’m staying hydrated at the same time,” Vinnie Chase of The Gidley tells us. Highballs have also had a huge blast from just about every Whisk(e)y brand so now, in-venue they are even more understood and ordered. Unless they are part of some kind of sunset celebrations. Well, RTDs aren’t going anywhere and alongside alcoholic seltzers taking a large chunk of the market (Dan Murphy’s searches for them have risen 57% on last year) I don’t see them riding off into any sunset yet. He is also co-owner of Sydney bar, About Time You can reach Jono at growing up with cans of spirit mixers featuring prominently in the bottle-o to now striving to make the best versions of the humble beverage in venues, it’s safe to say spirit mixers have always played a part in our adult beverage world. Like what you’re reading? Check out more industry related blogs by clicking here.Jono is one of our regular Drinks Writers. Garnishes can determine the difference between a cocktail and the perfect cocktail. Usually the largest glasses in a bartender’s stock and are used in order to contain more liquid (and more liquor) Garnish & Enjoy the Perfect Cocktailįinally, the last step to craft the perfect cocktail, garnish! Every great bartender knows that the garnish is meant to not only enhance appearance but also flavor.Ī thin slice of orange peel brings out the aroma in an old-fashioned, a marinated olive perfectly pairs with a dirty martini and a paper umbrella compliments the daiquiri. Hurricane Glass: The fun glass that is always in vacation mode. ![]() Perfectly sized for cocktails made with the golden ratio in mind. ![]() Highball Glass: Similar to the rocks glass only taller. The perfect glass for cocktails that aren’t mixed with many ingredients. ![]() Rocks Glass: Perfectly sized for two ounces of liquor, ice, and a garnish. Learn more about the science behind the world’s coldest mug, click here! Copper Mugs can be used to keep drinks icy cold as copper is a great temperature conductor. This prevents the drink from becoming warm.Ĭopper Mug: Essential for the Moscow Mule. Martini G lass: Stylish but also designed to keep the drinkers’ hands off of the glass and on the stem. While there are many different cocktail glasses, the most popular (and debatably important) are: To archive your perfect cocktail, serve it in the proper glass! The glass can effect the taste, aroma, and temperature. On the other hand, a dark-liquor cocktail like the classic Manhattan needs less dilution and chilling. Some cocktails, like citrusy ones, are best enjoyed when diluted and chilled down to a temperature of below freezing. As the ice melts and dilutes your beverage, it affects the flavor profile of your craft cocktail. But iced down cocktails can be quite controversial. You may think ice is solely used to chill your cocktail or slowly water it down. Finally, measure out 1 part of something sour: lime juice, lemon juice, or sour mix, and pour into your tin. Measure out 1 part of a sweet ingredient: simple syrup, vermouth, triple sec, etc. Secondly, add that to a mixing tin with ice. That means, 2 parts spirit, 1 part sweet, and 1 part sour.įirst, you’ll begin with 2 parts of your spirit of choice: vodka, gin, rum – what have you. Get a perfectly flavor-balanced cocktail with the bartender’s golden ratio of 2:1:1. The fact is, anyone can become a cocktail-making expert, you just have to know what it takes! Get the basics down and you’re on your way to becoming the best bar in town – or your own kitchen! The Golden Ratio After all, that’s why they are called “craft cocktails”, a craft that is practiced and perfected over time. There’s a lot that goes into making the perfect cocktail.
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