Pour a Great Drink Every Time

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    Pour A Great Drink

    VODKA TONIC

    1 1/2 ounces vodka
    5 to 7 ounces tonic

    Tips
    Make garnishes extra aromatic: Rub them a few times to release their oils before putting them in your drink.

    Use kitchen substitutes in place of fancy bar tools: A lacquered chopstick works as a stirrer.

    GIN MARTINI

    2 1/2 ounces gin
    1/2 ounces vermouth

    Tips
    Add garnishes before mixing or shaking: It'll add more flavor

    When shaking a drink, use small cubes or crushed ice. It'll chill your drink faster.

    To pre-chill mixed drinks, dilute them with 20 percent water (and no ice) before refrigerating. This will make up for the ice that would have melted when you shook them.

    SCOTCH + WATER

    2/3 full of scotch and ice
    Splash of water

    Tips
    Use bulky ice cubes: They melt slower than crushed ice.

    Rocks drinks served with water should get just a splash. Run the poured drink under running water for a second.

    CHAMPAGNE + CHAMBORD

    3/4 glass champagne
    splash chambord