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In the next 'how to' video series, Epicurious opens up the drinks cupboard and focuses on classic cocktails, in particular drinks from the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Join New York bartender Jeff Solomon as he whistles through the classics, mixing, stirring, shaking and garnishing, and offering up plenty of insider tips, as he gets to work on all the favourites from the historical boulevardier, to the legendary Manhattan.
It's a long video, clocking in at around over 30 minutes, but you can easily dip in and out, depending on what you're drinking.
Equipment you'll need:
- Boston shaker
- Strainers. Hawthorne strainer, julep strainer, fine mesh strainer.
- Bar spoon
- Jiggers
- Bartender's measuring cup
- Muddler
In addition;
Good ice (extremely important for making a good cocktail) - try ChefSteps glacial clear ice recipe
Good quality alcohol
Fresh juices
Then just take your pick of cocktails on offer:
20th Century
Americano
Aperol Spritz
Aviation Number 1
Bamboo
Bee’s Knees
Blinker
Boulevardier
Bramble
Brandy Alexander
Caipirinh
Champagne Cocktail
Corpse Reviver Number 2
Daiquiri
Dark n’ Stormy
Delmonico
French 75
Gimlet
Gin Rickey
Headless Horseman
Hemingway Daiquiri
Hotel Nacional Special
Improved Whiskey Cocktail
Jack Rose
Last Word
Mai Tai
Manhattan
Margarita
Martinez
Martini
Mexican Firing Squad Special
Mint Julep
Mojito
Monte Carlo
Moscow Mule
Negroni
Old Fashioned
Paloma
Pan American Clipper
Pink Lady
Pisco Sour
Presbyterian
Ramos Gin Fizz
Sazerac
Sidecar
Tom Collins
Vesper
Vieux Carré
Vodka Martini
Whiskey Fix
Whiskey Sour
Watch how it's done in the hands of a smooth-talking barman ...
