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Cocktail Dilution Guide: Ice, Water, and Temperature
Cocktail dilution is the water added as ice melts during shaking, stirring or service.
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Build a home bar around the drinks you want to make. Compare bottles by the recipes they unlock and tools by the job they perform, then add only what expands the menu or makes a repeated task easier.
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Home Bar Essentials: 12 Bottles and Tools to Start Right
A starter home bar is twelve items, split evenly between the liquor store and the kitchen drawer.
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How to Make Simple Syrup for Cocktails
Make cocktail simple syrup by weighing equal parts white sugar and water: 200 g of each for a 1:1 syrup.
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How to Shake Cocktails Without Leaks or Guesswork
Measure the recipe into a sound shaker, add its specified ice, hold both ends and shake with controlled movements until chilled and combined.