1, shake and method

Shake and method (Shake), the use of cocktail shaker, through the arm shaking to complete the mixing of various materials, cocktail shaker usually comes with or comes with an ice filter. Generally speaking, cocktails consisting of ingredients that do not mix well with each other (e.g. fruit juice, cream, raw eggs, syrups, etc.) are made using the Shake method. The main point is to be "quick" so that the ice does not melt too much and dilute the flavor of the drink. "Double cha" that is, through the appropriate operation of the bartender, so that the mix of various ingredients is just right.

2, mixing method

Mixing method (Stir), mixing glass (Mixing Glass) or thick-walled glass (Large Glass), mixing stick or bar spoon, ice strainer is the use of mixing method of cocktail making the necessary appliances. Generally speaking, cocktails consisting of easily mixable ingredients (such as various spirits, liqueurs, etc.) are made using the mixing method. Ice chips or 1/2 cubes of ice are the best form of ice to use with the blending method.

3, and the method

To and the method (Build), this method of mixing cocktails, is to mix the main and auxiliary ingredients directly into the planted cup. If we are very familiar with the long drink Ginn& Tonic, Harvey Wallbanger, etc., are used to blend and method of modulation.

4, float method

Float method (float), that is, directly into the ingredients in order to pour into the glass, due to the density of the ingredients are different, so you can see the cocktail has a gradual change of color, the feeling of layering. In most cases, cocktails made using the float method come with a stirring stick, so customers can choose whether to sip them layered or stirred.

5. Blend

Blend, which uses an electric blender to complete the mixing of various ingredients, is a characteristic of the blend method. Cocktails made using the Blend method are mostly long drinks containing fruit, ice cream and fresh juice, known as Long Drinks. the fruit used, before putting it into an electric blender, be sure to cut it in small pieces. Do not forget to add the crushed ice at the end. Run the electric blender on high speed for no less than 20 seconds to get a slushy cocktail.