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How to Mix a Drink - are you doing it wrong?
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1,181,363 Views • Oct 1, 2021 • Click to toggle off description
In today’s video I'm going over some bar basics - how to mix a drink! Specifically, shaking and stirring. I’ve received some questions about when, why, and how to shake and stir. Although both techniques chill and dilute the cocktail (very important!), the difference comes down to texture. I’ll explain how air affects the cocktail, mention some common mistakes I've seen (and done), and show you the techniques I've learned behind my bar. The important thing is to keep it fun. Remember, we're not saving lives, we're mixing cocktails. Happy mixing, everyone!

For a breakdown of the Japanese hard shake technique:    • Hidetsugu Ueno Demonstrates The Hard ...  

If you want to dig deeper in the science on shaking, check out these studies by Dave Arnold:
cookingissues.com/2009/07/22/cocktails-the-science…
cookingissues.com/2009/07/24/tales-of-the-cocktail…
For even MORE science behind mixing, read his book, Liquid Intelligence 🤯: amzn.to/3mfpYjk

Check out Curiada for the bottles I use most! 👉 bit.ly/Andersbottles

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TIME STAMPS
Intro: 0:00
Shaking: 1:27
Common Mistakes: 3:24
How I Shake: 4:31
Stirring: 6:38
Stirring Technique: 8:26
Multitasking: 9:44

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Top Comments of this video!! :3

@AndersErickson

2 years ago

Hey everyone! Sorry this upload was a little late! I wanted to answer some of your questions about technique. Obviously this isn't the only way to do it - but it's how I do it. Hope you find it useful! 🍹🍸🥃 Check out Curiada for the bottles I use most! 👉 bit.ly/Andersbottles

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@dicktaketheday7511

2 years ago

I've been a bartender for 28 years. Your information is awesome, accurate, and non pompous. Thanks for being one of the good guys, I've known too many drank-slangeRs that think themselves as gods. Cheers to you and yours.

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@ThreeOttersInATrenchcoat

2 years ago

What a stirring performance! I must confess, I am shook!

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@mizz86manda

2 years ago

I love that you said "this is how I shake" instead of saying "this is how you shake"...everyone does shake differently and there is no "right way"...it is whatever is natural to you.

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@sebastiank7956

2 years ago

“She did make a vulgar comment so I’m going to bleep that out.” The rest of us: We love Az BECAUSE she’s honest and vulgar. Tell her never to change!

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@BeedeeEx

2 years ago

"Hey kids! Look at me! I'm making multiple cocktails." Single best line I've heard in a long time! Great video! Thank you!

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@hunterelson6490

2 years ago

As a new bartender pursuing exploring a passion for cocktails and mixology, your videos are an amazing resource to have! I love the technique videos you do in and amongst your recipe videos. They really help me understand the “why” behind cocktail creation. Thanks for all you do!

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@jamesonevenden

2 years ago

Interestingly enough, if my kids are around when I put on one of your videos, they all gather to watch the whole thing. So, at least MY kids are impressed by your ability to make multiple cocktails! My daughter says your videos are "interesting and look really neat!" - but now they want you to make a video about MOCKtails - they want to be a part of the fun, but you know, without the booze. Keep up the great work!

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@MrKnifeHammer

2 years ago

I just started as a bar back at a pretty fast paced bar. While bar backing is relatively easy, it's hard to run bottles and wash dishes while trying to watch bartenders make drinks. This video was immensely informative with answering little questions that I wouldn't wanna bother the bartenders with.

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@piptalkk9368

5 months ago

I am a new bartender and your video was so informative, clear, and fun. You make me excited to dive into the nitty gritty. Thank you :)

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@jessicacruz2974

2 years ago

I am a bartender of 12 years, and I am LOVING this channel! I mostly have worked at commercial bars but working my way into more craft cocktail work lately and it’s a lot of fun to detail my work that I’ve been doing over a decade lol it’s also fun to watch and be like “oh! I do that!” Lol loving the vids 🤗

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@BabylonBoyce

2 years ago

Just want to say, I'm bartender who had limited cocktail experience and these videos have been wildly helpful. Thanks a lot dude, and keep up the great work.

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@pfisher6380

1 year ago

I'm getting into bartending. Long time cocktail connoisseur, just fed up with watching cocktails being made badly by "pros." Between your channel and How to Drink. I think I'm set! Love your presentation. No excess "nattering," very concise and helpful. LOVE your sweetie doing the things!! My kids are both grown, so of course I want to impress them making cocktails at home.

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@jamesarvanitis8659

2 years ago

Thanks so much for this! I was one of the many asking for this, appreciate you doing it. The channel is going from strength to strength, keep it up! It's such great content

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@georginaferenz6083

2 years ago

Why I love your videos: excellent information, clearly presented, outstanding film/production value and...extremely funny! You guys make a great team.

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@MarukagePlays

2 years ago

I started making my bar several months ago, last week I bought my Boston shaker and some other stuff and this video had a perfect timing! Thank you <3

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@doctor3160

2 years ago

I’ve only just recently (2 months) started my journey as a bartender and mixologist and I have to say watching this vid has given me SO much more confidence. Can’t wait to try and master these techniques and show them off to the guests :) also having a bit more knowledge about how the alcohol works makes a good talking point because people ALWAYS ask. Thanks Anders!!!

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@BingoRL

2 years ago

Wow, amazing video! When I first "marathoned" your videos before having tried making cocktails myself I thought it will be super easy. I realized very quickly that is actually pretty tricky and that you'll start to question literally anything. I like a lot that you structured the video all the way and have included many different possible flaws and things to remember. THANKS and keep doing the great work that you do! ♥♥

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@Bren

2 years ago

I had an AMAZING cocktail at Cobble Social House in Minneapolis, and when I got home to IL I tried to recreate it. The ingredients were Pineapple Rum (I think they used Plantation), Smith & Cross, Cynar, Ancho Reyes, Cinnamon and Lime. I thought I nailed the proportions but it still tasted wrong. I was shaking it because it had lime. Then I stirred it... That was it! It tasted so different. It was definitely stirred. (Also, sooooo good btw if you're ever in the Twin Cities!)

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@a1919akelbo

2 years ago

That citrus milk and egg tip is extremely useful, I've sorta just been shaking whenever a recipe tells me too. And ill make sure to stir delicate flowers and spices now too!

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