In today’s video I'm going over some bar basics - how to mix a drink! Specifically, shaking and stirring. I’ve received some questions about when, why, and how to shake and stir. Although both techniques chill and dilute the cocktail (very important!), the difference comes down to texture. I’ll explain how air affects the cocktail, mention some common mistakes I've seen (and done), and show you the techniques I've learned behind my bar. The important thing is to keep it fun. Remember, we're not saving lives, we're mixing cocktails. Happy mixing, everyone!

For a breakdown of the Japanese hard shake technique: https://youtu.be/pi8yL8A0G60

If you want to dig deeper in the science on shaking, check out these studies by Dave Arnold:
https://cookingissues.com/2009/07/22/cocktails-the-science-of-shaking/
https://cookingissues.com/2009/07/24/tales-of-the-cocktail-science-of-shaking-ii/
For even MORE science behind mixing, read his book, Liquid Intelligence 🤯: https://amzn.to/3mfpYjk

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TIME STAMPS
Intro: 0:00
Shaking: 1:27
Common Mistakes: 3:24
How I Shake: 4:31
Stirring: 6:38
Stirring Technique: 8:26
Multitasking: 9:44

THE TOOLS
My go-to large shaking tin: https://amzn.to/33vnMLJ
My go-to small cheater tin: https://amzn.to/3qecbe5
Hawthorne strainer: https://amzn.to/2VBUSWh
Fine mesh strainer: https://amzn.to/4akT1dn
My favorite mixing glass: https://amzn.to/46KrrTX
Bar spoon: https://amzn.to/3wkkDhg
Julep strainer: https://amzn.to/3mymEyA
My workhorse double jigger: https://amzn.to/3lmmKrK
Rubber bar mat (6"x12"): https://amzn.to/3h2IJER

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