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drawnbutter:

Mojito

Fall is starting to show up in force in NYC this weekend, it seems, so I thought it would be fitting to pay tribute to one of my favorite summer drinks! 

For the rum, light or dark works fine. You can use white or brown sugar, too. Sometimes I like to play up the sugar cane/molasses flavor (or, you know, cover up the cheap rum flavor). Other times, I want something a little simpler to highlight a nicer rum. I’ve used peppermint and other mints. Generally, I just use whatever mint I find fresh. Really, this drink is pretty flexible!

If you have time, making a simple syrup with the sugar will help with the mixing process. I’m often too lazy to do this, though, unless I know I’ll be making a lot of mojitos over the course of an afternoon (for a BBQ, say). 

I think I’m going to have a mojito this weekend and celebrate the end of summer. Maybe you will, too? :)

1 year ago 15 notes

drawnbutter:

Types of Glasses

According to Mr. Boston Official Bartender’s Guide,

The best glasses should be thin-lipped, transparent, and sound off in high registers when “pinged.” Clean, sparkling glasses show off good drinks to great advantage. The proper glass enhances a drink.

I thought it might be helpful to have a visual reference of the different types of glasses one might put cocktails, beer, wine, and other drinks into. I didn’t know the names of a lot of these glasses when I first started mixing drinks, since it wasn’t something I encountered much. Nowadays, I have a pretty complete assortment of the glasses I most frequently use in my day-to-day life.

This list is an edited down version of the Mr. Boston list, selecting for the most frequently used glass types (at least, the ones I find myself frequently using both at home and at a bar or restaurant). There are many more types and variations than this, so please don’t take this as a definitive list!

Look at the glass next time you get a drink. Look at the glasses in the bar. Watch for how they’re used. The right glass really can help your drink stand out. 

If you don’t have a lot of money to spend on glassware, I recommend going to garage sales and thrift shops and finding glasses you like. Over time and with care you can grow a complete set that will complement your own drinking style.

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