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.
BUILD your first drink
Melon Ball
This is a great longdrink version of the famous shooter.
Take your longdrink glass, toss in some ice and pour in the following, in order:
4 oz. of orange juice
1 oz. of Melon liqueur
1 oz. Vodka
This drink needs no garnish. Sometimes less is more.
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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).
bar FACT
Simple built drinks are called highballs, named after a train-signaling technique that meant the beginning of the evening and therefore time to have a drink! |
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