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that suggest a double
strain, add a fine-mesh
kitchen strainer to
be double sure that
muddled ingredients
like rosemary or
berries don't interfere
with your finished
masterpiece.
the liquor. Molds also
come in entertaining
shapes such as skulls,
roses, pirates, diamonds
and animals.
* Muddler. A muddler
will lightly mash fresh
herbs and fruits to add
a fresh burst of flavor to
a cocktail.
* Knife. A sharp knife
comes in handy
for cutting fresh
ingredients like citrus
and herbs.
* Peeler. This simple
tool enables you to craft
citrus garnishes that
add to a drink's sensory
experience.
* Mixing glass. Some
cocktails that don't
need a shaker should be
mixed separately in a
mixing glass.
* Bar spoon. This long
spoon enables you to
thoroughly stir and
measure, as with a
mixing glass or highball
glass.
*
Ice bucket and tongs
or a small cooler for
ice and a scoop. If your
bar isn't in the kitchen,
you'll want ice nearby
for shaking drinks,
chilling glasses and
serving over ice.
*
Ice molds. Large ice
cubes or spheres chill the
drink without diluting
* The right glassware
can elevate cocktail
hour, too. Your
inventory will depend
upon favorite drinks
coming out of your
bar, but the most-used
include Old Fashioned
(or rocks), highball (aka
Collins), martini, tikistyle
and Margarita.
THE RECIPE FOR A HAPPY
HOME BAR
Mark Calhoon still has his two
fingers of Scotch, most notably
with his long-time band mates in
The Windbags, a four-man acoustic
group. " Scotch is band juice, " Mark
says. " We have band practice-out
comes the Scotch. "
Reflecting on having a home bar,
Kevin Barger says, " It provides a
conversation and gathering space
that is warm, inviting and friendly. "
And Brenda Barnes shares one
of her favorite recipes, Grapefruit
Crush.
GRAPEFRUIT CRUSH
This cocktail combines refreshing with a touch of tart. It uses Brenda's favorite tool
- a juicer - plus a shaker. Serves two.
▷ ¼ CUP DEEP EDDY RUBY RED GRAPEFRUIT VODKA
▷ 3 TABLESPOONS TRIPLE SEC
▷ ¾ CUP FRESH-SQUEEZED RED GRAPEFRUIT JUICE
▷ 3-4 OZ. LEMON-LIME SODA
▷ GRAPEFRUIT SLICE FOR GARNISH
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add grapefruit vodka, triple sec and grapefruit
juice. Shake to blend, fill two glasses with ice and pour equal amount into each
glass. Top each with a splash (or more to your liking) of any lemon-lime soda.
Garnish with a grapefruit wedge.
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