Before making a cocktail, it is worth noting the basic order of cocktail-making steps that will set you off on the right foot.
THE BASIC STEPS FOR THE MAJORITY OF COCKTAILS
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Get yourself a chilled glass
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Choose your preferred botanical garnish
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Pour the liquid ingredients into the cocktail shaker
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Add ice if required
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Shake or mix the ingredients using the technique specified in the recipe.
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Strain or pour into the prepared glass
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Add your garnish
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Serve
MIXOLOGY UTENSILS & ACCESSORIES
Cocktail Shaker
A cocktail shaker is the one accessory you cant do without. The cobbler shaker is the best shaker to use as a novice mixologist. Our stainless steel 24oz shaker consists of three parts: a conical shaking tin, a strainer and a tight-fitting cap. All the ingredients, including the ice, are added to the tin, then the strainer and cap are secured in place and away you go!​
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Cocktail Strainer
Cocktail strainers are used to stop shards of ice and fruit pips getting into the cocktail. You will need a good eye and a steady hand when pouring the cocktail from the shaker to your glass.The Hawthorne strainer contains a metal disc with a coiled spring around the edge. Double or fine-straining is recommended to remove all traces of pureed fruit or ice fragments.​
Cocktail Muddling Spoon
This stainless steel cocktail muddling spoon is great for stirred cocktails. The spoon can also be used to pour in a small amount of liquid to ‘sit’ on top of your cocktail.​
Measuring Jigger
Premium cocktails are all about achieving the right balance of ingredients, so we recommend using a jigger. The jigger will allow you to measure out exact amounts of alcohol. Our jigger is 15 ml and 30 ml.
Spirits Pourer
Serve spirits at a medium pace with a spirits pourer. It is inserted into the top of spirits bottles for freehand pouring. It allows you to get the perfect pour every time and makes sure you don’t waste a drop of precious alcohol!
Glass of Ice
A glass of ice serves to cool the drink when shaking the cocktail. It is also used when serving cocktails because it keeps our drinks cold for a long time.
The Last Touch
The last touch is just as important as the preparation of the cocktail itself, it is where we decorate our cocktail and add a Touch of beautiful appearance to it.
