20 Hacks To Improve Your Cocktail Skills

Today we’re going over 20 Cocktail Hacks that you should know to improve your cocktail skills! I learned these hacks from professional bartenders around the world throughout my 18 years behind the bar, and they have helped me take my career to the next level. From tips & secrets on how to take care of your equipment, to how to add color to your drinks with natural food coloring, you won’t want to miss today’s episode. So if you want to become a cocktail pro, pull up a chair and get ready, it’s Cocktail Time!

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0:00 Today on Cocktail Time
0:52 Hack #1 - Measuring Carbonated Ingredients
1:22 Hack #2 - Saline Solution
1:50 Hack #3 - Fix Acidic Cocktails
2:13 Hack #4 - Remove Labels & Stickers
2:50 Hack #5 - Clean Bottles Inside
3:24 Hack #6 - Sous Vide with Vinegar
3:53 Hack #7 - Chill Glassware
4:25 Hack #8 - Temper Ice Fast!
4:56 Hack #9 - Clear Ice at Home
5:23 Hack #10 - Pour 2 Drinks at Once
5:49 Hack #11 - Potato Ricer!
6:05 Hack #12 - Better Juices
6:37 Hack #13 - Natural Food Coloring
7:10 Hack #14 - Separate Egg Whites
7:35 Hack #15 - Whisk Egg Whites
7:58 Hack #16 - Skip Dry Shaking
8:17 Hack #17 - Vegan Frothy Sours
8:32 Hack #18 - Cheese Slicer
8:51 Bottom of The Glass - Batching Drinks
9:21 Final Hack - Super Juice!

The team behind this video:
Robi Fišer
Sašo Veber
Phantom hand

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