Cocktails tips

In the cocktail recipes of the blog I will always tell you if you have to prepare them with the cocktail shaker or the mixing glass, so I will explain briefly which one to use and how to use it.

The cocktail shaker is usually made of stainless steel and consists in this three parts:

• Cap

• Filter

• Shaker

In the case of having to prepare the cocktail in the cocktail shaker you must follow these steps:

• Cover the shaker with the filter and the cap.

• Take the shaker with one hand, placing your thumb over the cap.

• Take the shaker also with the other hand, holding the filter with your thumb.

• Shake by making a "V" forwards and backwards, with an inclination of approximately 45° until the ice produces a different noise.

• Remove the cap and serve the cocktail in a cooled glass.

The mixing glass is made of thick glass and has:

• A mixing spoon that is used to mix drinks and has a club-shaped end to crush some ingredients.

• A strainer that consists of a skimmer with a spiral shaped spring.

In the case of having to prepare the cocktail in the mixing glass, you must follow these steps:

• Place the strainer in a way that prevents the ice from coming off, holding it with the index and ring fingers, holding the mixing glass with the rest of the hand so that it does not move.

• With the other hand the shake will be made using the mixing spoon, making a shaking movement from top to bottom.

• Serve the cocktail in a cooled glass.

Regardless of whether you have to use the shaker or the mixing glass, you will get a perfect cocktail following these tips:

• Cool the glass where the cocktail will be served.

• Place the beverages that are going to be used aside.

• Take the body of the shaker or the mixing glass and insert ice cubes inside.

• Pour the drinks one at a time.