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Basic Cocktail Making Techniques

When preparing cocktails, there are a few basic tips and techniques that you'll need to master. These include making additional ingredients such as coconut cream or fruit purée, along with how to shake, stir, garnish or even ignite your cocktails.

 

Making Ice
Tips on making clear, unclouded ice ...
Preparing Ice
Producing cracked, crushed and shaved ice for your cocktails ...
Making Coconut Cream
A delicious recipe for making coconut cream for Pina Coladas and other cocktails ...
Purées, Syrups and Sorbets
Some handy recipes for making fruit sorbets, purées and sherbets, along with time-saving mixtures such as sugar syrup and sweet-and-sour syrup ...
Shaking
A great technique for combining ingredients, such as eggs, fruit juices or cream ...
Stirring
The best method for creating the perfect Martini ...
Adding Garnishes
Add a twist to your cocktails ...
Igniting Drinks
Create a sense of drama with a flaming cocktail ...