In this episode we’re organizing our bar, getting ready for a cocktail session (some might call it party), and perfecting our cocktail making set up. Today is all about preparation so you can spend less time searching for your bar spoons and more time smiling maniacally at your guests as you shake their cocktails. What are you, a YouTuber?Too Long, Didn’t Listen(00:00) Opening: Bar Preparation(01:14) The three key states of cocktail prep: Ready, set, me’s-in-what?(02:29) You bar’s default state: dusty or disastorous?(09:11) Preparing for a cocktail session(14:23) Preparing for the next cocktail like a master chef(23:36) Cocktail of the week: Brandy Flip(30:01) ClosingRecipesBrandy FlipIngredients:2 oz brandy1 oz simple syrup1 whole eggGround nutmeg (for garnish)In a shaker without ice, combine brandy, simple syrup, and the whole egg (no shell!). Shake for 10-15 seconds to emulsify. Add ice and shake again until well chilled (another 10-15 seconds). Double strain into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with freshly grated nutmeg.---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 Glasses/TinsViski Crystal Mixing Glass, 17 ozPint glass: you don’t need a link for this do you?PeelersOXO Good Grips Y-PeelerBar SpoonsCrate & Barrel: Bar Spoon with MuddlerCork Screw / Bottle OpenerTrue Truetap Double Hinged Waiters CorkscrewBar TowelsWhite Flour Sack TowelsGlasswareHighball

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