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How to use the Fruit Zester

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How to use the Fruit Zester

The Peeler helps you impress...
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The Complete Guide to the Fine Strainer: Double-Straining for Perfect Texture

A fine strainer is used together with a Hawthorne strainer to remove any remaining ice fragments, pulp, or solids from sha...
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How to Use a Citrus Juicer / Mexican Elbow: Techniques for Maximum Juice Extraction

The citrus Juicer or as it is also called: The Mexican Elbow; -is one of the most essential tools behind the bar. Whether ...
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How to make Cucumber Relish

This is how you make your own cucumber relish at home!...
No Bar Tools - Mango Lassi

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No Bar Tools - Mango Lassi

Let's improvise in the kitchen...
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The Complete Guide to Ice Handling: Scoops, Sanitation and Temperature Control

Ice plays a central role in cocktail preparation. It chills, dilutes, and contributes significantly to drink texture. Prop...
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The Complete Guide to Speed Pourers: Precision, Control & Professional Bartending Technique

Speed pourers—also known as pour spouts—are essential behind the bar for accurate, consistent, and efficient pouring. They...
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Easy-to-Make Cocktails Without a Shaker: Simple, Delicious, and Impressive

Crafting Great Cocktails Without Special Equipment You don't need a cocktail shaker to enjoy bar-quality drinks at home. W...
No Bar Tools - Boulevardier

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No Bar Tools - Boulevardier

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How to use the Mexican Elbow Juicer

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How to use the Mexican Elbow Juicer

The best and easiest way to squeeze fresh juice...
How to make Coffee Mixtures

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How to make Coffee Mixtures

Coffee mixtures is easy to make and a must if you want to include coffee in your bartending....
How to make Honey Water

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How to make Honey Water

Honey Water is easy to make and a great substitute for sugar syrup...
Tips to get started

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Tips to get started

So, you got your bar set and are somewhat ready to step into the world of home bartending? Follow these steps in order to ...
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The Complete Guide to the Muddler: Flavor Extraction, Control & Professional Bartending Technique

The muddler is a fundamental bar tool used to extract flavor from fresh ingredients such as herbs, fruits, and sugar. Whil...
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The Cocktail Club Guide to the Bar Spoon: Stirring, Layering and Professional Control

The bar spoon is a long, elegant tool used primarily for stirring cocktails gently and efficiently. Its length allows the ...
How to make Sugar Syrup

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How to make Sugar Syrup

Sugar syrup is easy to make and a must for home bartending...
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The Complete Guide to the Julep Strainer: History, Technique & Professional Usage

The julep strainer is one of the most important — and often misunderstood — tools in classic cocktail making. While it may...
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The Complete Guide to the Hawthorne Strainer: Clean and Controlled Cocktail Straining

The Hawthorne strainer is the standard tool for straining shaken cocktails, ensuring that ice and pulp remain in the shake...
How to use the recipes

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How to use the recipes

Easy to follow and a great result every time...
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The Complete Guide to the Fruit Zester: Technique, Precision & Aromatic Expression in Cocktails

A fruit zester is a small but powerful tool that plays a major role in cocktail aromatics. While its appearance is simple,...
How to use the Jigger

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How to use the Jigger

Our Jigger is by some professionals called Mr. Slim...
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The Complete Guide to the Mixing Glass: Technique, Control & Precision in Stirred Cocktails

The mixing glass is one of the most refined and essential tools in cocktail making. Unlike shaking — which aerates, chills...
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The Complete Guide to Knife Skills for Bartenders: Safety, Citrus Preparation and Precision

Knife skills are essential for preparing garnishes, slicing citrus, and maintaining safety behind the bar. Good technique ...
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The Complete Guide to the Jigger: Accuracy, Technique & Professional Measurement in Cocktail Making

The jigger is one of the most essential tools behind the bar. While many bartenders rely on free-pouring for speed, true c...
How to use the Shaker

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How to use the Shaker

The magic of many cocktails happens in the shaker...
How to use the Muddler

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How to use the Muddler

The Muddler is a fantastic tool to release the oil, juice and flavors from fresh fruit and herbs...