7 tips from baristas to improve your drinks and cocktails

Author: Abdiya Junior

Preparing a good cocktail requires certain skills that in the end will translate into a pleasant drink. Not only does it cost to mix all the ingredients and now, it is more about knowing how to use the implements correctly and having knowledge to mix flavors and textures. In other words, it is an art in itself.

The truth is that while we are in the learning process, it is necessary to take into account a series of factors that will be decisive for us to obtain good results. That is why we invite you to know these tips that we know will be very helpful when preparing good cocktails and drinks.

Tips to improve your drinks and cocktails:

1. Use the highest quality spirits:The final product will be strongly influenced by the quality of the elements you use when preparing a drink. For example, there is a big difference between liquors that have just arrived at the store, and those that have already been on the shelves for some time. So it is more convenient that you invest a little more so that you get the desired result.

Preserving the quality standards of the ingredients is a vital point in both Cooking and cocktails, as it will serve to highlight the flavors and textures that are present. Without a doubt, this is an aspect that you should not ignore.

  1. Use fresh ingredients:Another item that goes hand in hand with the quality of the liquors, and which has to do with when we use fruits or juices in the preparation of drinks. Therefore, it is advisable to use fresh ingredients over packaged, packaged products and even essences. The final result will be a lot and the difference will be noticeable when putting into practice the drink recipes.
  2. Don't forget the jigger:Well, cocktails are very similar to cooking, you have to know how to combine the ingredients to obtain delicious and quality cocktails and drinks. That is why using a jigger - an instrument for measuring liquors in ounces and centimeters - will be a vital resource to achieve good drinks, especially if you are a beginner.
  3. Use fresh ice:Using mediocre ingredients produces mediocre results and the same also applies when you are about to use ice in the preparation of cocktails. To eliminate any margin of error, it is advisable to use filtered water that is as pure as possible to prevent any flavor –or smell- from seeping into your drink.
  4. Take care to preserve the temperature:For many, it may be an irrelevant step when preparing cocktail recipes, however, it is known that it can make a difference when it comes to serving and tasting. Keeping the glassware cold while you prepare the drink will make the drink maintain its temperature from the moment of presentation until the end of consumption, making the experience pleasant and enjoyable.

You can do this in two ways: placing the glass or cup in the refrigerator or refrigerator; or apply cold water or ice to the container. Likewise, this principle also applies to the preparation of hot drinks.

  1. Mise en place :The "mise en place" is a phrase in French that means "to keep all order." When deciding the preparation of drinks for your friends or for yourself, it is important that you review the recipe and have everything you need to start with the preparation. That way, you'll have everything you need at your fingertips and noticeably reduce clutter and dirt.
  2. Measure yourself with the garnishes:In some recipes for drinks and cocktails, certain garnishes are included that allow the drink to be balanced. In fact, they are usually lemons, limes, oranges, raspberries, pickled onions and olives. Thanks to these elements, the drink acquires a dimension of flavor that is very pleasant on the palate.

However, it is important that you remember that it is not an ornament and nothing more, the inclusion of the garnish may raise -or not- the level of the drink, so it is necessary that you make sure that they are necessary, and that they should be the most fresh and natural possible.

Familiarizing yourself with these tips will make your drink and cocktail making experience fun and enjoyable. Also, the more you practice, the greater the opportunity to explore your creativity. Try it!