The Old-Fashioned by Robert Simonson

Author:Robert Simonson [Simonson, Robert]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 978-1-60774-536-5
Publisher: Potter/TenSpeed/Harmony
Published: 2014-05-13T04:00:00+00:00

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THE RECIPES

OLD SCHOOL

THE STANDARD VARIATIONS

MODERN CLASSICS

HERE ARE A FEW GUIDELINES on the basics of preparing Old-Fashioneds, with tips on the requisite equipment and ingredients you will need.

EQUIPMENT

To prepare the recipes in this book, you will need a few pieces of equipment, all easily attainable at any kitchenware store. They include:

• AN OLD-FASHIONED GLASS (6 TO 10 OUNCES)

• A DOUBLE OLD-FASHIONED GLASS (12 TO 16 OUNCES) For those recipes more laden with fruit and other “improvements,” a larger glass is merited.

• A STANDARD MIXING GLASS Many Old-Fashioned recipes are built and served inside the same glass. However, a few included here are prepared in a mixing glass. A pint glass can be used in a pinch. I prefer mixing glasses to cocktail tins, for the simple reason that you can see inside a glass and keep track of how much you are diluting your drink. Many barware companies sell beautiful Japanese-style cut mixing glasses, which come in glass and crystal. Naturally, these are more expensive than your standard pint glass; however, they are a beautiful addition to any home bar.

• A BARSPOON A long (approximately 11-inch) barspoon is the preferred tool for stirring drinks.

• A JIGGER Most jiggers are stainless steel and have a dual-measure design. Modern Mixologist makes a very versatile double jigger: one end has a 1½-ounce capacity; the other has a 1-ounce capacity.

• A JULEP COCKTAIL STRAINER AND/OR A HAWTHORNE COCKTAIL STRAINER Only a few of the drinks here require straining; use a julep strainer for drink made solely of spirits, a Hawthorne strainer in the few drinks where fresh juice is involved.

• A MUDDLER In the earliest days of the American cocktail, muddlers were made of wood. Today, there are rubber and steel variants. I still find that the old-fashioned wooden model works best.

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