HOW TO BUILD A DRINK

Built drinks – also known as "poured" drinks – are the world’s most common.

The Build technique is the oldest technique and has no real effect on the drink it produces. The ingredients are poured into the glass in which they will be served, usually leaving a 5mm “window” space so that guests don’t spill the drink as they drink it.

Building a drink is suitable for cocktails with juices or carbonated mixers, but NOT suitable for drinks with citrus juices or Sweet ‘n’ Sour. Juices and Sweet ‘n’ Sour should be shaken (see how to shake a drink) in order to produce a nice foamy head, which adds significantly to the appearance of the drink.

Build (Pour) & stir

The ingredients are poured into the glass in which they will be served, usually leaving a 5mm “window” space so that guests don’t spill the drink as they drink it. Then the drink is stirred with a long twist-stemmed bar spoon at least six times (6 complete 360° rotations).