How to Mix a Drink - are you doing it wrong?

[@AndersErickson]

Hey everyone! Sorry this upload was a little late! I wanted to answer some of your questions about technique. Obviously this isn't the only way to do it - but it's how I do it. Hope you find it useful! 🍹🍸🥃 Check out Curiada for the bottles I use most! 👉 bit.ly/Andersbottles

[@steverochon1620]

Still hoping to see your recipe fir a Recoil.

[@TheSpiritoftheCocktail]

I can see how this would be useful for new shakers. This was a great tutorial!!!!!

[@absinthe9449]

Nice video! It was a lot of help for me. Thanks 😊

[@nathangayle]

Shaking and stirring well that's..... well anders guess you'll have to transfer atleast 2 years worth of bar knowledge to me

[@nathana3170]

You didn’t mention when to use a dry shake. What is the point of that?

[@mizz86manda]

I love that you said "this is how I shake" instead of saying "this is how you shake"...everyone does shake differently and there is no "right way"...it is whatever is natural to you.

[@sebastiank7956]

“She did make a vulgar comment so I’m going to bleep that out.” The rest of us: We love Az BECAUSE she’s honest and vulgar. Tell her never to change!

[@milesmossman]

An old manager of mine says “use 95% of your energy to shake properly and 5% to avoid making a face while doing it”

[@BeedeeEx]

"Hey kids! Look at me! I'm making multiple cocktails." Single best line I've heard in a long time! Great video! Thank you!

[@AndersErickson]

😂

[@BeedeeEx]

@@AndersErickson I definitely plan to impress my nephews with that one!

[@roannawilson1568]

@@AndersErickson My 15 year old son and I laughed at that one! :)

[@saula131]

I’m going to drink them all myself 🥴

[@jessicacruz2974]

I am a bartender of 12 years, and I am LOVING this channel! I mostly have worked at commercial bars but working my way into more craft cocktail work lately and it’s a lot of fun to detail my work that I’ve been doing over a decade lol it’s also fun to watch and be like “oh! I do that!” Lol loving the vids 🤗

[@trentcriswell6320]

Really appreciating the lack of ego in these videos while remaining super informative. A rare quality in the industry

[@a1919akelbo]

That citrus milk and egg tip is extremely useful, I've sorta just been shaking whenever a recipe tells me too. And ill make sure to stir delicate flowers and spices now too!

[@Sassy_Kins95]

I’ve only just recently (2 months) started my journey as a bartender and mixologist and I have to say watching this vid has given me SO much more confidence. Can’t wait to try and master these techniques and show them off to the guests :) also having a bit more knowledge about how the alcohol works makes a good talking point because people ALWAYS ask. Thanks Anders!!!

[@johnfoster6110]

Anders, you are a joy to listen to. I have read all of the great comments about you in this post and I agree with them all. Thanks for your videos!

[@AndersErickson]

Cheers, John! Thank you so much. Enjoy the weekend!

[@MarukagePlays]

I started making my bar several months ago, last week I bought my Boston shaker and some other stuff and this video had a perfect timing! Thank you

[@Bren]

I had an AMAZING cocktail at Cobble Social House in Minneapolis, and when I got home to IL I tried to recreate it. The ingredients were Pineapple Rum (I think they used Plantation), Smith & Cross, Cynar, Ancho Reyes, Cinnamon and Lime. I thought I nailed the proportions but it still tasted wrong. I was shaking it because it had lime. Then I stirred it... That was it! It tasted so different. It was definitely stirred. (Also, sooooo good btw if you're ever in the Twin Cities!)

[@hunterelson6490]

As a new bartender pursuing exploring a passion for cocktails and mixology, your videos are an amazing resource to have! I love the technique videos you do in and amongst your recipe videos. They really help me understand the “why” behind cocktail creation. Thanks for all you do!

[@AndersErickson]

Cheers, Hunter! Appreciate the feedback and happy you're enjoying the content! Happy mixing!

[@macphee24]

Just give it ten years you’ll hate your life eventually lol. Great skill to have though.

[@MrWick-gv1xe]

Mixology is not just for mocktails and cocktails it is about exploring and creating new drinks

[@JimSalmons]

My wife and I have subscribed and enjoy watching Anders' channel for a while. During the pandemic in early July 2020, I had a fall at home and suffered a severe spinal cord injury. After a week in ICU and 2+ months of inpatient rehab, we were sent home to fend for ourselves. Each day at sundown, we celebrate Sundown Chill to reflect on the day and celebrate just being here for our Bonus Rounds. (Before my spinal cord injury, we both thankfully survived our horrific cancer battles in 2012-13.) Our go-to drink for the Chill is a Bourbon Blackhawk. While we love the cocktail-specific videos Anders does--which has broadened the "palette" of our pandemic-attenuated at-home drink selections--we found this episode particularly informative and entertaining. We were like 90-10 percenters on shaking versus stirring prior to this video. Now that we understand the bartender-science of the two techniques, we will adjust our Chill-related behavior to take these science-driven considerations into account. We particularly enjoyed the production values of the demonstration of the physical consequences of XOS--eXtreme cocktail Over-Shaking--which is most relevant to us at our advanced ages. Thanks again, Anders, for your inspiration and knowledge-sharing. If there is anything that twerks us ATM, it is the dominance of non-sensical favored liqueurs--come on, root beer is NOT a proper profile for a liqueur. These foolish flavors crowd out store shelf-space for the tried and true traditional mixers. Case in point, there are MANY interesting and flavorful cocktails made with Sloe Gin. Try finding a reliable local vendor of Sloe near you!? You'll see shelves of these weird non-sensical mixers and rarely find a decent Sloe Gin. (We are seniors on a budget, so we routinely special order Hofland brand for mixing over the pricier premium brands like Plymouth.) Could you PLEASE consider doing an episode featuring the variety and pleasures of Sloe Gin cocktails? Once a classic beverage goes extinct, it is extremely hard to bring it Jurassic-Park-like back from the Beyond. Thank you and and keep up the great work you do helping us all get through another day of the Crazy, Jim & Timlynn from Broomfield Colorado, looking forward to Chill-time :-) :-)

[@ADBBuild]

As a hobbiest bar tender, this video corroborated what I've learned over the years and also have me a few good tips to try. Great job, you have my subscription.

[@KelsaurusRex]

Thank you for making these technique videos and filling the "in between" pieces of information like this. There's a saying like "there are things you know, things you know you don't know, and significantly more things that you don't know you don't know". There is SO much more to know than just memorizing recipes and brands!

[@mitchipalms707]

The bit on how long to shake depending on what you're shaking was very useful, thank you. I've been working at a gin cocktail bar for the past month and I've been having the issue of some drinks either being too diluted, not diluted enough etc etc. I'll be keeping this in mind for my next shift.

[@Defx10]

I was a bar manager for many years. I can't even begin to count how many bartenders I've encountered who didn't know how to shake a drink. Most people, including bartenders, don't understand how important a proper shake is to the quality of the drink.

[@billng3466]

This is probably the best guide I have seen for non hospo consumers who are looking to learn about how to make drinks. Well done!

[@Izrun]

I really appreciate these tips. I'm actually just getting into building cocktails and it's really helpful. I have now watched most of your videos and have learned so much. I love that I feel like I'm just hanging out with you guys. Weird I know, but it feels that way. I do have one question for your next tips video. How do you get consistent dashes from your bitters. I feel like mine are all over the place and I can't seem to get a good technique. Thanks and keep up the great work!

[@AndersErickson]

This is a really good question - and dashing can be tricky. Depending on the size of the bottle or how much is in the bottle can determine how much of a dash you get. Using a smaller dasher bottle will give you smaller dashes, but help with consistency. With those, dashing straight down will give you the best dash. Thanks for the question - now I'm going to try some new dasher bottles! Cheers!

[@michaelhayes3918]

Thank you so much for actually breaking down the stirring mechanics. So many videos just skipped over what the spoon should actually do. Thank you!

[@ShopperKungVtuber]

i don't know why i need to watch a video about mix a drink... but i like it hahaha it's feel really nice to listen to you talk about it

[@wallaman]

The technique I use for stirring two drinks at the same time is to use two bar spoons that are the same height and have either the red tip or a teardrop tip (no trident/muddler/shape/decor). Place your mixing glasses right beside each other. In one hand hold both spoons upside down and stir like that

[@adamjackson82]

Nice one mate. I've been in the hospitality industry for over 20 years and really enjoy your videos. I've just started a chef apprenticeship after spending my whole career front of house, but that's not going to stop me from decking out a badass cocktail station at home when I move house in a few weeks. Keep being a badass!

[@PrOXiMATEHD]

Steve the bartender looks the absolute coolest when shaking a cocktail 😁

[@nathanf300]

It's the grin

[@batfinksdad]

Really ? That’s so funny , He has this weird grin

[@connietucker4931]

Thank you so much for all the information and tips! I've been bartending for over 20 years, and there is ALWAYS room for learning, and improving! 🍸🍸💞

[@OmellettoHD]

I work In a pretty busy cocktail bar and from this video, I’ve gone from being able to serve 2 people at once to 6. I’ve really noticed a different after seeing your helpful videos so thank you!❤️

[@davidpattillo752]

Just found your channel searching for the proper way to make old fashioneds. I appreciate your laid back and fun style. Not stuffy. Very entertaining and educational. Thanks!

[@stevewestwood5799]

You are so good. I'm an English drink (self labelled) expert and you are very on point and the best drinks guy I've seen on the internet. And you have a great voice. My Long Island might challenge yours tho....

[@jefflevenhagen]

I'm opening a bar in Busan South Korea in about 6 months. I've already moved back to korea, I've taught English in Korea and studied abroad here. I've been watching your videos for a while now but now I will start re-watch them and trying to learn more about bartending and making drinks. There are a lot of cool little gadgets and extra things that I want to buy for the bar but then it adds up to be a lot more money especially if you buy stupid little extra gimmicky things you don't end up actually using. For instance things to make smoked drinks, the bubble gun that you can make different scented bubbles and place them on top of the drinks, and some other things like that

[@Rossesh101]

I was given a cocktail set for Xmas 22 and I have really enjoyed learning how to make cocktails and try new drinks. This is super helpful so thank you very much! I like your humour as well, the videos aren't overly serious to me which is great as I just do this for pleasure. Keep up the good work 🤘

[@a.colleenfray2138]

Hey thank you so much for these tips and refreshers. Just got back to bartending after 5 years, for extra income, and I needed some confidence! Love your teaching and what a great team you and your lady make, love it!

[@pakitorodriguez119]

Great sense of humour. Somehow I feel like we would be good buddies. Down to earth with the right level of subtlety. Thank you good sir.

[@andyamiri6690]

That is the best stirring that I’ve ever seen. Beautiful.

[@jbasil3678]

By far my favorite Anders video, informative and entertaining at the same time. Thank you for making it all look so fun and easy.

[@yourparttimebartender9001]

Among other things, I appreciate how wholesome the channel is. Not prissy but funny and cute.

[@natashab.5994]

Your videos are awesome. I LOVE AZ! 😂 The contrasts in your personalities are hilarious.❤

[@yassirtouil2666]

Well I have been a bartender/mixologist for 10 years even in the michelin star area as a chef. And I can say that the informations given out by you can help to provide some general knowledge on how to do it right for people who are getting into bartending or are beginners. Props to ya lad. I appreciate your tutorledge for the upcoming bartending and mixologist generation.

[@stevennelson4552]

I really enjoy your content! I'm not a bartender and never intend to become one but you make me appreciate people who dedicate effort to thier craft!

[@elgrantimmy]

Do not underestimate the loudness ice cubes banging against the bottom of your shaker tins. If you're a bartender shaking all night, make sure you are not shaking next to your ear. I have been a bartender for 12 years and I have damaged my right ear from years of shaking next to my ear. Hold the shaker and shake in front of you. That is my tip for all new bartenders.

[@michaelandreasen993]

Im just the home bare guy, who enjoys making Cocktails. This is my go to channel 👌 ikke fun, on point and not arrogant 👍

[@dawnisblessed8416]

Your face is priceless I'm dying right now. I've done this for 20 years and watching your videos make me so Dang Happy. TY

[@dannycross1380]

Hey man,i have looked at a many how to Videos. But yours is the best!

[@henroidski]

I have been a bartender for over 10 years and first of all well done for explaining everything in good detail. The majority of cocktail videos I find are super amateur and not very practical. Also made me laugh with the patting head rubbing stomach thing, I get that all the time.

[@jamesarvanitis8659]

Thanks so much for this! I was one of the many asking for this, appreciate you doing it. The channel is going from strength to strength, keep it up! It's such great content

[@aroneaton2639]

I found this very informative. I actually haven't bought a bar spoon yet and I use a chopstick for stirring.

[@leonardovico2316]

hey man! i'm from Brazil, i have practicing some os these tips, and i have to say... man, it is fantastic!

[@erichenline]

Cobbler shaker here. I totally get the “feel” of when a cocktail is done. Great vid amigo, keep ‘em coming!

[@janooskerful]

Best instruction ever on the Boston shaker. Thank you Anders.

[@mr.bobsjogren8158]

How the hell have I not seen you before! Loved this video mate! Perfect amount of information and nerdiness! Keep up the good work mate!

[@LedaSBotelho]

I absolutely love and enjoyed watching you demonstrate the different types of shakes.

[@thijmenvanes1751]

This video was great! Finally just some explanation about the making of cocktails. Could you make more of these general knowlegde/skills video's?

[@Rain_theGamer]

"i will bleep that out" proceeds to let the audio drop so we can still get the context. 10/10 you all are great, i love the shows style so much also you keep really good subtitles, if you open them up to community submission bilingual people may help you out

[@batfinksdad]

This is what I’ve been waiting for . Thanks so much . The tip for using a chop stick for stirring is great . I really struggle with the bar spoon 👍

[@davidezuppa7200]

I started to watch you channel today and I fell in love with your videos ❤

[@Ahglock]

Thanks, this was a great episode. I feel like i learned a lot. Like I always shook until I'd hear a sound difference like a sloshing noise instead of ice clattering without thinking about the ice I'd be pouring it into.

[@hgmuldowney]

Love LOVE Love the information you share… THANK YOU!!!! I made the Gin Alexander at Christmas, based on your video. It was a hit, and I looked cool. Which is not easy as I am a nerdy accountant.

[@keithpp1]

Excellent advice on stirring and shaking, and why.

[@paulfunk1606]

It's Anders. To the bar! My favourite catch phrases!

[@Crystal.W]

You guys are hilarious! 😂 Love the video! I’m pursuing my passion as a bartender (total newb still) and your videos are extremely helpful.

[@MilkyWay-yp7os]

Very helpful video! It's nice to hear more on the physical part of preparing a drink.

[@johnlindsay646]

This was a great video, well explained! I'm shocked how many bartenders out there shake every martini and don't understand there is actually a reason to stir some drinks.

[@eventyoursofspirits]

I am just seeing your video and I loved it! Very informative and entertaining nonetheless. 👍🏾

[@isabellarodriguez1890]

It took exactly three minutes of this video to got me subscribing, great great video mate, keep em coming!

[@Asta_Zoldyck]

The video we didn't know we needed!!!!! Love it! 🍻

[@AndersErickson]

Hope it helps! Cheers!

[@alfredanheier4779]

Quite the ramble, but informative. I've especially learned how to better use the Boston shaker, which always intimidated me, so I've mostly used Cobbler shakers. I've learned in the past that shaking is for cocktails with some nonalcoholic ingredients, and stirring for only alcohol ingredients, as a rule of thumb.

[@dragonfly8896]

I’ve ordered the 2 parts of the shaker you use. Now I know how to use it! Hopefully! The mop will be at attention in the corner.

[@AndersErickson]

Haha yes - be prepared.

[@MattSmithCA]

I am truly shaken after the knowledge shared here what a stirring performance!

[@purdie7895]

Ok, I’ve watched a lot of your videos over the last 24 hours 🤣 I’m going to place you my no1 go to now! I like the videos lots of information we love it. Now I just need to get my summer house/bar finished in the garden

[@tomcraig4091]

Perfect timing for a few refreshers - I'm bartending for a wedding tomorrow (short window of time, just for fun), and am starting to feel the nerves kicking up not to screw it up! We'll see how the double-shakin' goes!!

[@AndersErickson]

You got this. Have fun and happy mixing!

[@russellsparkman7351]

Thanks for the lessons, and the laughs. It’s hard to look cool doing physical comedy, but you’re pulling that off, too! Next up, free pour vs measured?

[@fomocorox1989]

Thought it was going to be a click-baity video but no there’s good stuff here. Thanks!

[@ScourgePrime87]

Thank you for the stirring tutorial! Mixology has become a huge hobby and I look like a dufus stirring... Gotta try that.

[@danification6587]

you two do so great together....you make it look so very easy!!!

[@lisatalev]

I never drink alcohol due to health concerns, so I would normally skip a channel like this. but this was super interesting! Makes me miss the good old days when I could enjoy the occasional cocktail.

[@MrWhangdoodles]

Brilliant video! I didn't know about bruising gin, another reason why the Vesper makes no sense. I'll practice the double-handed stuff with water and ice, there will be shaker explosions in my future.

[@AndersErickson]

Haha that's the spirit! Soon you'll be a pro. Cheers, Joonha! 🥃

[@Samanthie11]

Great video. Loved how clean and straight forward the information was.

[@leighjames8390]

Learned a lot.. laughed a lot..thank you from 🇿🇦

[@samhector4260]

I enjoy making nice cocktails for friends, and this takes it to a better level! Thank you!

[@nicolasfrancois6893]

Yo Anders, i am a fan of cocktails and your style of video's. On this subject i would like to say. When hosting i like to premix and just add 25% of water. Keep ice cold and serve with or without extra icecubes. I shake roughly in the tin i premixed in. Works really well...

[@Louied616]

Your videos are amazing thank you so much!!!!!!!! New to bartending and this is so helpful!!!!!

[@sirriffsalot4158]

3:58 Oh my god this cracked me up so much for some reason. Made may day lol

[@BoardGameCantina]

Phenomenal video. Super insightful and well done.

[@thomaswalton4489]

Great video I love your vibe not too serious but respectful of good cocktail making

[@BEARBAER]

Thank you for this, been searching and searching for a good video to find out how to approach my own shake. Just started at a bar so this is great. Would love to see more in depth of shaking techniques and how to find the different rhythms and styles. Love this vid!

[@jaredbobier2844]

Just experiment with ice and water in a tin. You’ll find what you like and what you don’t. Different shakes are mainly for flair anyways, so whatever works for you is what you should do. I will say that shaking with your arms lower, as opposed to having the shaker up at head height , is way better for the longevity of your arm joints. So keep that in mind

[@pablog4256]

First video that I watch and I'm really impressed all the things I learned. I have to practice multitasking with a Shaker and mixing glass. Really nice video

[@jimhill1234]

I really struggled to keep the spoon back against the mixing glass -- finally figured out (after far too long) that the direction of the helix on the spoon is backwards for my left-handed counter-clockwise stir. Fortunately, we live in a world where someone else has already figured that out and begun selling bar spoons twisted in the other direction.

[@MrJochiMorrison]

Just the video i need for the weekend! To practice my stiring technique. Thanx for the video

[@elsalva3809]

I use de back part of the barspoon to stir and the "spoon" part to mix when direct serving a coctail. That way I can just stir without worring about the "spoon" rotating.

[@tintordusan84]

Love the video, I do exactly all the same like you do, only thing is that I like to challenge myself, so I'm up to 6 stearing cocktails at the same time, or shaking one, stearing 3 :)

[@bradywarwick2409]

Awesome tips. Thanks for your videos. Tried the Rattle Skull and enjoyed the drink!

[@bettyboop9311]

When making 2 shaken drinks I will build them, add ice, seal them by tapping them on top of each other. Then I place one over the other and shake them as one. It takes alittle extra shoulder and elbow work, but it gets people excited 😊

[@katyu16]

Great Vid!~! I would've never thought of pouring the spirits in first before the ice.

[@denisepetrone3316]

Thank you for this video, 4REAL !!

[@stylis666]

I am loving the visuals, especially with what not to do, with the explanation of what can go wrong if you do it. I already feel the strain on my neck and I have only washed it and not even used it once :p I'll definitely look out for that.

[@tucopacifico]

Cool vid. Just want to add that if the stirring technique with the barspoon is difficult for you, you can always use the other end.

[@redozoa2473]

Very informative and entertaining at the same time. Thanks for the info!

[@coszec]

Im about to start my road to a bartender journey and I am so excited

[@alexanderrjakhov6301]

Thank you very much! Great advices! I only to begin shaking and stirring. We helped me with this

[@aliciamonroe4990]

This was soooo helpful I am taking class now for certification. Thank you keep them coming!!