Posts by Dave Stolte
SYRUPS
THE BASICSTHE NOT-SO-BASICSSHOP SYRUPS A quick note on safety: When storing syrups and cordials, you’ll want to keep an eye out for spoilage. Look for a change in the clarity of the mix or for unwanted growies or floaties. Pure syrups (just sugar and water) are unlikely to spoil unless their storage vessel is tainted.…
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THE BASICSTHE NOT-SO-BASICSSHOP BLEND The goal of blending is an even, consistent texture and the integration of any bits and chunks into the drink on the whole — sometimes with ice (in the form of a frozen drink) and sometimes without ice (in drinks that are batched, then chilled in the refrigerator). 1 If specified,…
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THE BASICSTHE NOT-SO-BASICSSHOP SHAKE Shaking a drink adds dilution, drops the drink temperature a bit below stirring, and creates an aerated texture. A general rule of thumb if unsure: drinks containing citrus, cream, or egg get shaken. These instructions assume you’re using a two-piece mixing tin set — if not, just follow along and add…
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