Three Essential Methods for Making Cocktails

Ever wonder why some cocktails get shaken while others are stirred—or just built right in the glass?
It’s not just bartending flair. There’s real science behind how each method affects flavor, texture, and balance. In this post, we break down the three primary ways to build a cocktail—shaken, stirred, and built—and explain when (and why) each one matters.

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