<aside> 💿
</aside>
<aside> 💿
</aside>
<aside> ✨ STIRRED COCHTAILS
</aside>
Drinks that do not contain citrus, eggs, or dairy are stirred in amixing glass with ice using a barspoon. This combines and chillsthe ingredients without aerating them. Additionally, becausethese drinks are not diluted by mixers such as juices or soda, they typically have a higher ABV (alcohol by volume) than other cock tails. This class of drink is often called “spirit-forward" or “spiri-tous" and includes the martini, the Manhattan, the Negroni, and many more famous classics, These are cocktails that are idea for serious, contemplative drinking sessions.
BARREL-AGING,SPIRIT-FORWARD COCKTAILS
Because the cocktails in this section contain only spirits and liqueurs, they are ideal for aging in a wood barrel, which allows a drink's ingredients to meld flavors over time. A well-made Manhattan is good, but a barrel-aged one is sublime.
It is important to not age drinks that contain citrus-without refrigeration juices will separate and spoil. Likewise, avoid bitters for aging, as they will bloom and take over the mix. Instead, add them just before you serve the aged cocktail. An easy and inexpen sive way to age cocktails at home is not to use a barrel at all but a kit, which you can readily find online.