Top Home Bartending Tips. Always use fresh ice, and plenty of it.
Don’t be shy about the amount of ice you put in your shaker or mixing glass—you want to chill the drink as quickly as possible. Never try to get juice from cold citrus. It will yield up to a third less liquid than room-temperature fruit and require more effort. Let citrus sit at room temperature, or take cold fruits and soak them in really hot water for 5 minutes before juicing. Juices are best the day they’re squeezed, but orange and grapefruit juices can be refrigerated overnight.
Warming Drinks.
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