The basic steps for the majority of cocktails
- Get yourself a chilled glass
- Choose your preferred botanical garnish
- Pour the liquid ingredients into the cocktail shaker
- Add ice if required
- Shake or mix the ingredients using the technique specified in the recipe.
- Strain or pour into the prepared glass
- Add your garnish
- Serve
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Cocktail Shaker
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Cocktail Strainer
Cocktail Muddling Spoon
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Measuring Jigger
Spirits Pourer
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