EGG NOG

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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BOSTON SOUR

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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