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The Cocktail Blog.
Plain answers on cocktails, technique and the home bar, from a Pune bar-preneur who has spent 17 years behind the bar and in the training room.
What Is a Negroni? Ratio, History and How to Fix a Bad One
Equal parts gin, sweet vermouth and Campari. The ratio, the history, the method and how to rescue one that tastes wrong.
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Shaken vs Stirred: The Real Rule, Explained
Shake drinks with citrus, juice, cream or egg. Stir drinks made only of spirits. Here is why, with a drink-by-drink guide.
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How to Build a Home Bar in India on a Budget
About ₹10,000 buys the tools, glasses and three versatile bottles to make at least eight classic cocktails.
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Syrups, Bitters and Infusions: A Beginner's Guide
Syrups sweeten, bitters add depth and infusions add flavour. All three are easy to start at home.
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