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Cocktail Tips & Drink Advices
Drinks with ingredients such as egg whites, syrups and fruit are shaken, then strained to remove any items like bits of ice and fruit that could spoil the look of the drink.
For fresh squeezed juices, you can estimate that the average lemon or lime will yield about an ounce of juice, an orange will yield between 1 1/2 - 3 oz. of juice depending on it's size.
The best method to retain the strength of the spirits, as in Martinis. Simply stir gently to avoid chipping the ice.
When making cocktails, always use a measure for all the ingredients, unless you are practised in free pouring; this is to ensure consistency of recipes.
Always put ice in the glass or shaker before pouring ingredients. That way, the liquids are chilled as they are poured over ice.
Most shaken drinks which contain light cream can also be made as blended drinks. To do this, substitute vanilla ice cream for the light cream and blend with moderate ice.
Such as maple syrup or ginger syrup, will add sweetness and flavour to smoothies and juices. Make the drink, then blend in a little honey or syrup to taste.
Red wines should be served at slightly cooler than room temperature, about 65°F.
Always use fresh fruit and juices where possible, especially lemons and limes; it will taste a whole lot better.
For the best results in making juices, you will need a juice extractor that first pulps the fruit and vegetables, then removes the juice. To obtain optimum nutritional benefits, drink these juices straight away.
When the recipe calls for a twist of lemon peel, rub a narrow strip of peel around the rim of the glass. Then twist the peel so that one small drop will go into the drink. Then drop the peel.
The better the ingredients, the better the cocktail - use premium quality when affordable and available.
To rim a cocktail glass with sugar or salt, run a piece of lemon or lime around the edge and dip in salt or sugar
Freeze left-over coffee or tea in cubes. Use the cubes in iced coffee or tea to keep your drink cold and to keep the flavor from becoming watered down.
To make sugar syrup, pour equal quantities of sugar and water (6 tablespoons of each is a sensible amount) into a small saucepan and bring to the boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar, then boil for 1-2 minutes without stirring.
Keep glasses in the freezer when possible, especially martini and beer glasses. If you have no freezer space available, add ice and soda water to the glass before making the drink to chill the glass down.
When you shake a drink that requires an egg, use an ice cube. It breaks up the egg and helps it blend into the drink.
Add ice cream or ice to a basic smoothie or juice to create delicious, thick, frozen drinks that are perfect for summer.
A clean piece of wax paper rubbed on the rim of a bottle will prevent dripping when you pour.
Before juicing a lemon put in microwave for 10 seconds and you will get twice as much juice.
Such as ginger, cinnamon and vanilla make a good addition to fruity blends. Add a pinch of ground spice to a smoothie or juice.
Instead of using ice cubes in wine, use frozen grapes. They don't dilute the wine as they melt.
Try peach schnapps with fruit drinks or add clear spirits such as vodka to vegetable juices. More full-bodied spirits, such as brandy or tequila, make a good addition to both fruit and vegetable-based drinks.
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