How To Mix Every Cocktail | Method Mastery | Epicurious

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A variety of classic cocktails from the 19th and early 20th centuries, including recipes and tips for mixing, garnishing, and serving, are highlighted in the text. Each cocktail description is detailed, outlining the ingredients, preparation methods, and garnishes for popular drinks like the Old Fashioned, Manhattan, Whiskey Sour, and more.

Insights

  • Quality ice is crucial for crafting exceptional cocktails, recommending purchasing ice from a grocery store or specialized ice company to elevate the drink's overall experience.
  • The art of mixology involves a range of classic cocktails like the Old Fashioned, Manhattan, and Whiskey Sour, each with unique ingredients, preparation methods, and garnishes, showcasing the diversity and complexity of cocktail creation.

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Recent questions

  • How do you make an Old Fashioned cocktail?

    Start with a sugar cube, bitters, soda water, whiskey, and a large piece of ice; garnish with an orange and lemon twist.

  • What ingredients are needed for a Whiskey Sour?

    Fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, whiskey, and egg white.

  • How is a Sazerac cocktail prepared?

    Muddle a sugar cube with Peychaud's bitters, rye whiskey, and absinthe; rinse the glass with absinthe and garnish with a lemon twist.

  • What is the Boulevardier cocktail made of?

    Sweet vermouth, Campari, and bourbon stirred in a chilled pint glass; garnish with an orange twist.

  • How do you make a Gin Ricky cocktail?

    Mix gin, simple syrup, and lime juice, top with soda and serve over ice.

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Summary

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"Classic Cocktail Recipes and Essential Tools"

  • Classic cocktails from the 19th and early 20th century are the focus today.
  • Essential tools for mixing drinks include a Boston shaker, strainers (Hawthorne, julep, fine mesh), bar spoon, and jiggers.
  • Good quality ice is crucial for a great cocktail; recommend using ice from a grocery store or specialized ice company.
  • To make an Old Fashioned, start with a sugar cube, bitters, soda water, whiskey, and a large piece of ice; garnish with an orange and lemon twist.
  • The Manhattan requires bitters, sweet vermouth, and rye whiskey stirred in a chilled pint glass; garnish with a Luxardo cherry.
  • A Whiskey Sour needs fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, whiskey, and egg white for a foamy top; dry shake first, then shake with ice and strain.
  • For a Sazerac, muddle a sugar cube with Peychaud's bitters, rye whiskey, and absinthe; rinse the glass with absinthe and garnish with a lemon twist.
  • The Whiskey Fix includes lemon juice, simple syrup, whiskey, and is shaken lightly with ice; serve in a chilled double rocks glass with crushed ice and garnish with a lemon wedge and Luxardo cherry.
  • The Boulevardier combines sweet vermouth, Campari, and bourbon stirred in a chilled pint glass; garnish with an orange twist.
  • A Presbyterian mixes lime juice, ginger juice, rye whiskey, and soda water; serve with a steel straw and crystallized ginger candy garnish.

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"Classic Gin Cocktails with Unique Twists"

  • A Gimlet is made with sweet vermouth, fresh lime juice, simple syrup, and gin, resulting in a peppery citrusy finish.
  • The Gin Ricky is a simple cocktail made with gin, simple syrup, and lime juice, topped with soda and served over ice.
  • The Negroni consists of equal parts sweet vermouth, London dry gin, and Campari, garnished with an orange twist.
  • The Corpse Survivor Number Two is a refreshing gin cocktail made with lemon, triple sec, Lillet Blanc, and gin, rinsed with absinthe and garnished with a lemon twist.
  • The Aviation Number One includes creme de violette, maraschino liqueur, gin, and a cherry, creating a unique and flavorful gin cocktail.
  • The Tom Collins is a gin cocktail made with lemon juice, sugar, old tom gin, soda, and garnished with a cherry and orange wedge.
  • The Ramos Gin Fizz features gin, lemon juice, lime juice, orange flower water, simple syrup, egg white, and heavy cream, requiring a hard dry shake for a fluffy meringue.
  • The Bramble is a gin cocktail with lemon, sugar, muddled berries, and gin, served over crushed ice for a refreshing and fruity flavor.
  • The 20th Century cocktail combines lemon, white creme de cacao, gin, and Cocchi Americano, garnished with a lemon twist, offering a unique chocolatey flavor.
  • The Bee's Knees is a gin cocktail sweetened with honey, featuring honey syrup, gin, and creating a foamy top, making it a popular choice among bartenders.

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Classic Cocktails with Unique Ingredients

  • To make a Pink Lady cocktail, crack an egg into a shaker, add fresh lemon juice, grenadine, gin, and apple brandy, then shake and strain into a glass, garnishing with a lemon swath.
  • The Del Monaco cocktail consists of dry and sweet vermouth, London dry gin, French cognac, and is garnished with a lemon swath, originating from one of the oldest restaurants in the country.
  • The Jack Rose cocktail requires fresh lime juice, grenadine, and apple brandy, perfect for Thanksgiving dinner, with an optional absinthe rinse for a Pan American Clipper variation.
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