By Niveditha Kalyanaraman
November 30th, 2023
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Have you ever found yourself disappointed that you can’t get your cocktail to taste like the pro’s? We’ve all been there, but there are easy changes you can make to get your cocktails to the best they can be. You shouldn’t have to go out just to enjoy a great cocktail. Here are 5 tips and tricks to upgrade your cocktail game!
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There are two absolute musts for beginning to create the best at-home cocktails: the jigger and the shaker. While a free pour of your favourite spirit might be easier, it can throw off the whole taste of the cocktail if you’re not using the correct measurements. On top of this, the shaker helps to properly infuse all the flavours you’re including as well as helping you achieve a perfectly icy pour.
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It’s as simple as stocking up on fresh limes, lemons and oranges instead and taking an extra bit of time to hand juice them for freshly squeezed flavour. You’ll notice the difference!
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The secret to achieving a cocktail with depth in flavour with a balance of sour, sweet and spirit is all in the trimmings. This means having a good simple syrup on hand as well as the go-to bitters.
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The cocktails you make will reflect the quality of the ingredients included, so it’s important you’re choosing the best. This doesn’t always mean choosing the most expensive, but it’s no secret that a store-bought spirit won’t add the same nuance as a well-reviewed spirit that’s good enough to drink on its own.
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The main reason that bartenders are able to create such effortlessly delicious cocktails is because they’ve made them hundreds of times. While shaking a cocktail may not look difficult, getting used to the feel and timing can take a while to perfect.
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