It’s Happy Hour! Ben & Matthew discuss the methods of cocktail dilution, why stirring is more difficult than shaking, and how to not get punched in the face. Later they discuss if size matters, of your ice that is. Finally they introduce an original stirred cocktail and a modern-ish classic shaken cocktail.Ben’s stirred Orange and Black is a bold yet balanced cocktail that blends the spice of rye whiskey with the rich, earthy notes of Mr. Black coffee liqueur. The orange liqueur adds a subtle brightness, while the bitters tie everything together. It’s the perfect practice field for perfecting your stirring technique.Matthew is bringing the shaken Army and Navy, a smooth, citrus-forward sour that perfectly balances gin’s juniper bite with the creamy sweetness of Orgeat. It’s a classic, yet vibrant, cocktail with a luxurious texture and a refreshing finish that is elevated by the shaking technique.Too Long, Didn’t Listen(01:28) Building cocktails and mastering dilution(02:31) Why aeration can make or break your drink(05:30) How to shake a cocktail like a pro (but only if you listen twice)(10:11) Does size really matter? Absolutely, when it comes to ice(13:35) Aeration: the secret ingredient to flavor and feel(16:56) Stirring cocktails: trickier than you'd think(21:00) Mastering dilution with consistency(23:00) Cocktail: The Orange and Black(26:08) Cocktail: The Army & NavyRecipesOrange and Black1 1/2 oz rye whiskey1/2 oz Mr. Black coffee liqueur1/4 oz orange liqueur (I used Cointreau)2 dashes orange bittersGarnish with orange twistAdd all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice. Stir to your desired dilution, then strain into a rocks glass with one large ice cube. Express an orange twist over the glass, rub around the rim, and drop into the drink.Army & Navy2 oz gin1 oz lime juice3/4 - 1 oz Orgeat1 dash Angostura BittersGarnish: lime wheelAdd all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake until well-chilled. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass and garnish with a lime wheel.---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 Tin

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