"Nothing beats going out to your favorite watering hole, sidling up to the bar, ordering a drink, and then watching the bartender spin their magic. It can be something as simple as an old fashioned or something as complex as a 10-ingredient tiki drink. But watching as they measure, pour, shake, and strain can be just as satisfying as the drink itself. That spectacle is why we prefer grabbing a stool at the bar over that low-lit booth in the back."
"While the show itself is always fun, we've discovered that every bartender has their own ritual, after many years of going to more bars than we can count. Some might build the drink in the glass while others place all the ingredients in the shaker first. Some will use a jigger to keep the measurements precise, while others just wing it."
"When it comes to creating a drink, you may think that the liquor is the most important ingredient, and it is, especially if you're imbibing an old fashioned or martini. But the mixers are equally important, especially when fruits and botanicals are involved. In fact, it's something that Mia Mastroianni says she "never skimps on.""
Bar service combines choreography and practical technique, with measuring, pouring, shaking, and straining forming part of an engaging performance. Individual bartenders develop personal rituals—building drinks in the glass or adding ingredients to the shaker first, using jiggers or freepouring—to maintain consistency. Precision and deliberate rules guide the creation of high-quality cocktails. Fresh, high-quality ingredients, including mixers, fruits, and botanicals, significantly affect flavor and should replace pre-batched mixes. Prioritizing ingredient quality and reliable measuring techniques yields fresher, better-tasting cocktails and supports consistent results across simple and complex recipes.
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