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How to Become a Master Home Bartender

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    1. How to Make a Perfect Cocktail
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    Do you wish the best bartender in town could serve up cocktails in your kitchen? Why not become your own master mixologist? Get started with this lesson!

    How to Make a Perfect Cocktail
    with Tom Macy

    Do you wish the best bartender in town could serve up cocktails in your kitchen? Why not become your own master mixologist? Get started with this lesson!

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    2. Cocktail Tools and Techniques
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    Mixing cocktails requires tools and techniques. Learn which bar tools and accessories you need, as well as how to shake, stir, and strain cocktails.

    Cocktail Tools and Techniques
    with Tom Macy

    Mixing cocktails requires tools and techniques. Learn which bar tools and accessories you need, as well as how to shake, stir, and strain cocktails.

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    3. How to Stock a Home Bar
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    Want to outfit your home bar for cocktails? If so, then try this lesson for home bartenders and discover the essential bottles you need for a basic bar!

    How to Stock a Home Bar
    with Tom Macy

    Want to outfit your home bar for cocktails? If so, then try this lesson for home bartenders and discover the essential bottles you need for a basic bar!

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    4. Preparing Essential Stirred Cocktails
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    Stirred cocktails are stronger, spirit forward, and include iconic drinks such as the old fashioned, Manhattan, martini, and negroni. Learn to make them today!

    Preparing Essential Stirred Cocktails
    with Tom Macy

    Stirred cocktails are stronger, spirit forward, and include iconic drinks such as the old fashioned, Manhattan, martini, and negroni. Learn to make them today!

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    5. Preparing Essential Shaken Cocktails
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    Shaken cocktails are bright, refreshing, and include some of the most iconic cocktails of all time! In this bartending lesson, learn to make shaken drinks.

    Preparing Essential Shaken Cocktails
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    Shaken cocktails are bright, refreshing, and include some of the most iconic cocktails of all time! In this bartending lesson, learn to make shaken drinks.

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    gary t
    like the old fashion no nonsense drinks
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    Frederik C
    Would you use medium or low heat to make your demara syrup? btw. thanks for your great videos!
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    Tom Macy
    Hey Frederik! Either is really fine, medium would be quicker. If you keep stirring periodically it'll dissolve pretty fast. The main things is, it's best to not let it boil. It won't hurt the syrup, but it could reduce it some and throw off the balance. So glad you enjoy the videos! Cheers!
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    Vivian M
    Hi I was wondering how do you know how long to stir for each cocktail? Does it differ for each different cocktail?
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    Tom Macy
    Hi Vivian! It does't differ by cocktail, though the size of the ice cubes can alter it a bit since they'll melt at different speeds. Typically I'll stir for about 20 seconds with common sized ice cubes. If you're using very small ice cubes they will melt faster, so only stir for 15. If the cubes are really big, say 1 inch on each side, do closer to 25-30 seconds. Hope this helps! Cheers.
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    Vivian M
    Oh okays! Thank you! I love your videos btw! I've watched them tons of times. :]
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    Tom Macy
    Thanks! So glad to hear, let me know if you ever have any questions!
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