How Do You Make A Shaken Cocktail?
Shaken cocktails are made with cocktail shakers to create chilled, enjoyable mixed drinks. Shaken cocktails have a different texture and taste than stirred cocktails, and have great visual appeal. It is also entertaining to watch people make shaken cocktails. The right garnish also really helps to dress up a cocktail, and is an integral component of a great shaken cocktail. To learn the art of making shaken cocktails, read on. • Lime spiral, lime from making spiral, mint sprig Prepare the garnish. Cocktails are generally not complete without a garnish, so have the appropriate garnish ready before making the cocktail. Common garnishes for shaken cocktails include maraschino cherries as well as citrus wedges, wheels, twists and spirals. For more detail on how to make garnishes, read How to Garnish a Cocktail. • Cocktail shaker (large metal cup) with ice cubes as well as small metal shaker cap and strainer Boston shaker with ice as well as cap and strainer Add some ice cubes to a cocktail
