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In This Lesson
Nope, this isn’t a joke… there’s ACTUALLY a technique to stirring! Before you call me out for teaching you how to stir… hear me out.
Stirring with a bar spoon might look easy— but there is an art & method to mastering “the perfect stir”.
In this lesson, you’ll learn:
- How to smoothly stir a cocktail using the “push-pull” method.
- Why certain drinks MUST be stirred and NEVER shaken.
- How to properly grip a bar spoon.
- The bar tools you need – plus, my go-to kitchen substitutes!
Trust me – the little details make a HUGE difference when you’re trying to make multiple drinks quickly & efficiently.
Up Next:
All Lessons
01
Introduction: The 5 Steps to Make Any Drink
02
Liquor 101
03
Bar Tools, Lingo & Glasses
04
Clear Ice (...And Why It Matters!)
05
Chill & Dilute: The 5 Types of Ice
06
Measure & Pour Like a Pro
07
How to Stir: When & Why
08
How & When to Shake
09
Let's Get Muddling
10
Sweet & Sour, Simple Syrup & Other Sweeteners
11
How to Layer Cocktails
12
Presentation: The Garnish
13
Test Your Skills: Classic & Party Cocktails