Back to Bar Basics: Start 2010 Off Right

Published Jan. 11, 2010 at 6:40 a.m.

There are a variety of New Year's resolutions that are made every year and many that are already broken, even though we are just two weeks in. One set of internal promises that are easy to keep are those that pertain to the bar. These are some of the most basic bartending practices that can keep you and your guests happy and improve your drink making skills. It's never too late to turn these theories into reality either - who needs an occasion like the New Year to make improvements - and each little thing you do can make a world of difference.

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Check out these tips for improving your bar skills...

• 5 Steps to Better Cocktails - This is the most basic list of things you can do to improve every single drink you make. The most important one that is often forgotten is "Match the Drink and Glass Temperature," as this should be the first step in preparing any drink. Especially this time of year when many of us are trying to warm up with hot cocktails, it is important to remember to warm up the glass or mug by filling it with warm water while you go about the rest of the preparation - it will keep your hot drink hot longer.
• The Importance of Ice - Ice is the essential ingredient in the bar. Think about it, it is the one thing you use in almost every drink you make and should be given the attention that such an important element deserves.
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  Back to Bar Basics: Start 2010 Off Right originally appeared on About.com Cocktails on Monday, January 11th, 2010 at 11:40:45.

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