You don’t need a jigger, you definitely need a Boston shaker, and you’ll want a mixing glass. Trust us. Or don’t! We’re talking about the mixing tools you MUST HAVE when you’re just getting started in the hobby. We’ll break down all of the options and then give you advice on what to pick. You don’t have to take the advice, but we’ll definitely say we told you so when the regret sets in. Actually, that sounds fun. Now come on, it’s time to shake things up with measured arguments made with stirring words. Let the pun begin!Recipes from the show are below, after all the things.Too Long Didn’t Listen:(00:00) Mixing tools for measuring, shaking and stirring(02:24) Measuring(03:08) Jiggers: funny word, classy looks, and blazing fast.(06:42) Angled measuring cups: not funny, not classy, not fast. Just better.(08:44) Digital scales: for nerds. I like nerds.(09:35) Shaking(09:46) Boston Shaker: they almost never explode.(13:04) Cobbler Shaker: pretty, and your cocktail will mostly come out, eventually.(15:22) Parisian Shaker: for snooty people. I like snooty people too.(16:30) Stirring (18:40) Mixing Glass: you need one(20:32) Pint Glasses: ok, you don’t need need one(21:15) Mixing Glass Alternatives: but you look so cool when you use them(22:23) Cocktail of the Week: Whiskey Sour(29:45) ClosingRecipesWhiskey Sour2 oz whiskey (any whiskey will do but a 40%-45% ABV straight bourbon is recommended)1 oz lemon juice1 oz simple syrupGarnish: Lemon wheel and a brandied or maraschino cherry for the garnishPrepare a rocks glass or similar sized glass with fresh, clean ice. Combine the whiskey, lemon juice and simple syrup in a shaker with ice. Shake aggressively until well chilled, roughly 8-12 seconds. Strain the cocktail into your prepared rocks glass. For the garnish place the cherry in the center of the lemon wheel, folding it around the cherry, and securing with a cocktail pick. Place on top of the drink.---Books & Equipment LinksThe links below that point to Amazon are affiliate links. If you click on them and make a purchase we may receive a small compensation at no extra cost to you. Links to any other destination are not affiliate links.BooksWe own and recommend these books:The 12 Bottle Bar: Make Hundreds of Cocktails with Just Twelve Bottles by David Solmonson, Lesley Jacobs SolmonsonLiquid Intelligence: The Art and Science of the Perfect Cocktail by Dave ArnoldImbibe! by David WondrichCocktail Codex by Alex Day, Nick Fauchald, David Kaplan EquipmentProducts we own, like and use:Measuring toolsOXO Good Grips Mini Angled Measuring Cup, 2 Oz capacityOXO Metal Angled Measuring CupOXO SteeL Double JiggerShakersThis shaking set is sold as two separate items on Amazon, you will need bothCocktail Kingdom Koriko Small Weighted Shaking TinCocktail Kingdom Koriko Large Weighted Shaking TinMixing...

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