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The Shake Vs Stir Debate: Should Cocktails Be Shaken Or Stirred?
A Bar Above’s Ultimate Guide To Vodka
Perhaps the most polarizing of spirits, today we’re talking all about vodka– from history to cocktails to brands. With rollercoaster-like popularity and a negative reputation in the craft cocktail community, this spirit has suffered a bad rap for many years now.
How To Double Strain A Cocktail
If you’re not straining correctly, you may be over-diluting your cocktails with water or leaving herbs, bits of fruit, or pulp floating in your drink. I’m here to tell you about double straining and why it’s an easy technique that’ll make your cocktails that much closer to the drinks you’d enjoy at a craft cocktail bar.
Vodka Vs. Gin: Which To Choose?
If you have asked yourself if you’re supposed to use vodka or gin in a specific cocktail, don’t be embarrassed. I’m a professional bartender and cocktail competition competitor, and I ponder this question regularly. These spirits– like the gin vs vodka debate– are complex, engaging, and fun.
MEET CHRIS & JULIA
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