https://bar6.com/tags/bar-spoon-technique/ Recent content in Bar Spoon Technique on Bar6 Hugo en-us Mon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://bar6.com/articles/how-to-use-a-mixing-glass-for-cocktails-size-ice-stirring-and-straining/ Mon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://bar6.com/articles/how-to-use-a-mixing-glass-for-cocktails-size-ice-stirring-and-straining/ A dedicated cocktail mixing glass makes spirit-forward drinks colder, clearer, and easier to strain. Learn what size to choose, how much ice to use, how to stir without splashing, and which strainer works best. https://bar6.com/articles/how-to-stir-a-cocktail-properly-bar-spoon-technique-timing-and-common-mistakes/ Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://bar6.com/articles/how-to-stir-a-cocktail-properly-bar-spoon-technique-timing-and-common-mistakes/ A smooth stirred cocktail is cold, lightly diluted, clear, and balanced. Learn the bar-spoon grip, circular motion, ice choice, timing cues, and simple ways to tell when a Martini, Manhattan, or Old Fashioned is ready to strain.