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Cocktail techniques and terms you need to know to impress
When serving a cocktail to your friends, you want to come across as a bit professional. There are many cocktail techniques and terms you can learn to impress. Below are some common cocktail techniques and terms that you can casually throw in while making your vodka cocktails.
Shaken
This is a technique where you mix the ingredients of a cocktail by shaking them in a cocktail shaker with ice. You then pour the cocktail (usually through a sieve) into the glass.
Dry Shake
This is a technique where you shake the ingredients of a cocktail without ice to improve the texture.
Stirred
This is a technique where you mix the ingredients of a cocktail by stirring them in a mixing glass. You probably immediately think of James Bond with his famous saying; shaken, not stirred.
Straining
This is the process of separating your cocktail from the ice cubes and any other ingredients by using a sieve.
Muddling
This is a technique where you crush ingredients, such as fresh herbs or fruit, with a special tool called a muddler.
Floating
This is the careful pouring of an ingredient, such as liqueur, on top of the cocktail so that it collects at the top and provides a contrasting color and flavor.
Garnish
This is the addition of decorative elements to the cocktail, such as a slice of fruit, an herb, or a small umbrella, to improve the presentation and taste. Of course, there are many more cocktail techniques, but by mastering these techniques, you can make most cocktails yourself at home. We are curious about the end result.