How to Make Mixed Drinks

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  • Be prepared for your next gathering with family and friends by learning how to create a few cocktails to wow the crowd. Our guide, How to Make Mixed Drinks, reveals the basics from stocking your bar to measuring, mixing and garnishing alcoholic beverages. You'll also find links to several popular drinks from martinis to margaritas.
  • Mixed Drink Tips

    1. Save money by purchasing liquor that you can combine to make several different drinks.
    2. Buy mixers like sodas, syrups and mixes to create a variety of drinks with basic liquors.
    3. Measure liquor accurately using a jigger or by perfecting the free pour technique.
    4. Swirl a bar spoon in the glass to properly stir and chill drinks without diluting the liquor.
    5. Use a cocktail shaker to mix ingredients or chill the drink by shaking with ice.
    6. Improve a drink's presentation by rimming the glass or by adding the proper garnish.