Techniques
techniques · showing 1–10 of 10
| id | name | description | when_to_use | equipment | effect_on_drink |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Blended | Pureeing with ice for frozen drinks. | Pureeing with ice for frozen drinks. | Blender | Consistent frozen texture. |
| 4 | Built in glass | Simple preparation directly in the service glass. | Simple preparation directly in the service glass. | None | Minimal dilution, layers ingredients. |
| 3 | Dry shaken then shaken | Used for egg white drinks to create stable foam. | Used for egg white drinks to create stable foam. | Cocktail shaker | Maximises foam stability. |
| 10 | Muddled and built | Extracting flavours directly in the service glass. | Extracting flavours directly in the service glass. | Muddler | Fresh flavours, minimal equipment. |
| 9 | Muddled and shaken | Extracting oils/juices from fruit/herbs before shaking. | Extracting oils/juices from fruit/herbs before shaking. | Muddler, Cocktail shaker | Extracts fresh flavours. |
| 8 | Rolled | Gentle aeration for tomato or juice drinks. | Gentle aeration for tomato or juice drinks. | Mixing tins | Chills and aerates gently. |
| 2 | Shaken | Vigorous mixing for aeration and rapid chilling. | Vigorous mixing for aeration and rapid chilling. | Cocktail shaker, Hawthorne strainer | Creates a frothy texture and rapid dilution. |
| 1 | Stirred | Gentle mixing to preserve clarity and texture. | Gentle mixing to preserve clarity and texture. | Mixing glass, Bar spoon, Julep strainer | Chills and dilutes without aerating. |
| 6 | Swizzled | Churning with crushed ice. | Churning with crushed ice. | Swizzle stick, Bar spoon | Creates a deep frost on the glass. |
| 7 | Thrown | Aerating while maintaining clarity. | Aerating while maintaining clarity. | Mixing tins | Aerates without the "bruising" of shaking. |