Cocktail College Techniques: Highbrow Hacks for Lowbrow Drinks
Jun 30, 2022
Jack Schramm, a mixology expert known for his cocktail hacks, shares invaluable tips to elevate everyday drinks. Discover how the right carbonation and acid adjustments can transform your cocktails, as well as the secret technique called "the sink." He also dives into reimagining classics like the Dirty Shirley and Long Island iced tea with standout ingredients. Plus, learn the art of crafting homemade ginger syrup to enhance cocktails like the Dark and Stormy. Get ready to impress your friends with these creative bartender techniques!
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Carbonation Tips
- Chill all cocktail ingredients for optimal carbonation, as warmth releases CO2.
- Use large ice spears, minimizing nucleation sites where bubbles form and escape.
Ginger Syrup
- Create a robust ginger syrup instead of using ginger beer in Moscow Mules and Dark 'n' Stormies.
- Shake this syrup with your spirit and lime juice for better balance and control.
Tequila Sunrise Critique
- The Tequila Sunrise, with its sweet ingredients, lacks balance and complexity.
- Its only redeeming quality might be its visually appealing gradient.