Bartender pouring cocktail from one shaker to another - Maskot/Getty Images The intent of specific methods of cocktail prep is to create the proper balance of ice manipulation and dilution for the ...

The goal when mixing a drink is simple: you want to add enough water content from the ice to balance out the cocktail's alcohol and other ingredients while simultaneously chilling it. Regardless of ...

Unless you order your drink in a casino between high-speed chases in a tricked-out luxury car to save the world from villains with well-articulated evil schemes, there are rules for when to shake or ...

No shaking, no stirring—this equal-parts cocktail is boozy, balanced, and ready to serve straight from the freezer. While I revel in stirring or shaking up a fun cocktail—especially for ...

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Super Bowl Sunday is the perfect party to break out your batched cocktail skills. Who wants to be shaking and stirring cocktails all day (and night) when you should be socializing, eating wings, and ...

Mild weather of a Valley winter got you down? Get ready for seven days of shaking, stirring, and smashing — spirit-style — courtesy of Arizona Cocktail Week. Taking place Sunday, February 19, through ...

While I revel in stirring or shaking up a fun cocktail—especially for company—sometimes you just need one ready to go, particularly during the busy holiday season. And I’m not talking about any of the ...