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Bar Technique 101
These Fundamentals May Not Be As Basic As One Thinks
These short, digestible videos cover the core, fundamental techniques that are a part of preparing any great drink. Bartenders are often taught the "what" and the "how" without every learning the intricacies of even basic techniques and why we use them. I prepared these to be informational for both new bartenders and bar vets.
1. Course Intro
2. Self Introduction
3. A Note on Consistency
4. Holding and Handling Bottles
Holding and Handling Jiggers
Intro Into Shaking
7. Short Shake
8. Medium Shake
9. Long Shake
10. Dry Shaking
11. Figure-8 Shake
12. Swizzling
13. Stirring
14. Strainers
15. Building: Cocktail Order of Operations
16. Building: Rounds
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