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Smaller moves: dry-shake, express, muddle.

Foam, silk, and stacked layers.

Dry Shake

A dry shake builds foam before dilution; finish with a wet shake to chill.

Fine Strain

Gives a smoother texture in drinks served without ice (up).

Float

Keeps denser and lighter liquids in bands for looks and staged sipping.

Layer

Common in shooters and cream drinks; pour over a spoon and go slowly.

What you smell before the first sip.

Express

Adds aroma without much extra juice or bitterness.

Rinse

Adds aroma and a light flavor accent without making the drink taste strongly of that spirit.

Moves you make in the serving glass.

Muddle

Press — don’t pulverize — mint or you’ll release bitter, grassy notes.

Swizzle

Frosts the glass and mixes without shaking out the crushed-ice texture.

Build

Best for highballs and simple mixes where you want bubbles and speed.

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