From sealing to shaking to serving, learn how to master the bartender-style shake in a few simple steps.
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How to shake a drink
STEP 1/6
Pour your ingredients into the tin (if using a two-tin shaker, the smaller of the two)
STEP 2/6
Fill with as much ice as possible
STEP 3/6
Seal your shaker using the cap or second tin (if using two tins, don’t align them but slightly tilt to create a straight line between both tins)
STEP 4/6
Shake until the outside is well frosted
STEP 5/6
Open the shaker and place the strainer atop the opening
STEP 6/6
Strain over the serving glass