Category Archives: How-To

The Regal Shake is the key to a delicious daiquiri | Top Shelf – TastingTable

Anyone try a drink using the regal shake? In an age of complicated bar maneuvers, the methodology is mind-bendingly simple: Just throw a grapefruit twist in with the contents of a cocktail, then shake and strain. Lanterns Keep co-owner Theo Lieberman came to the idea after a particularly long and stressful day. Since his mother [...]

Avoiding Mixology Mishaps | Fox News

Old article, solid tips.  In fact we cover these and more in our  Craft Cocktail Techniques Class. …some resolutions are easy to stick to – like taking your cocktails to a whole new level by avoiding the simple mixology mistakes made by so many. Sure, there’s no accounting for taste when it comes to drinking, [...]

How to Open a Pomegranate

Wanna make your own grenadine? Start here with Jacqueline Church’s easy guide to get at those pesky pomegranate seeds. How to Open a Pomegranate.

What is a Boston Shaker? (And how do you use it?)

You’ve seen it used in bars, you’ve heard it mentioned in videos, and you’ve read about it in articles and recipes – but what exactly IS a Boston Shaker? Description At its simplest, a Boston Shaker is a two-piece cocktail shaker, usually consisting of a glass and a metal tin. A useful and common combination is a [...]